Pupils want to do their best for their teachers and themselves. In lessons, pupils are keen to learn. They enjoy learning to read. Their achievements are celebrated through sparkle and shine assemblies. Here pupils are rewarded with certificates to celebrate their reading success. Pupils understand the school’s core values. They know these make a positive contribution to school life. Pupils say that the school behaviour rules are fair. They know the rules have improved behaviour in school and expectations are higher. For example, if a pupil breaks the rules they are encouraged to reflect and think about what they could do differently next time. Whilst bullying sometimes happens, pupils trust that adults will resolve it. Pupils learn about and can talk about Christian and Muslim ceremonies. They believe it is important to treat everyone fairly. On a residential visit to Thornbridge, pupils enjoyed riding bicycles and walking the high ropes. Pupils who are digital leaders are online safety experts. They help other pupils to understand how to stay safe online. This helps pupils to understand the risks they may face online. Parents welcome recent changes to the school. They say that communication is getting better. Parents say their children enjoy after-school clubs such as football and cross-country running.