This is a happy, caring school with a real family feel. Pupils enjoy each other’s company and play happily together. Pupils try their hardest to win house points or ‘gems in the jar’ for good behaviour and making good choices. Leaders have successfully promoted a strong Christian ethos. Pupils know the school values that include compassion, courage, hope and respect. Pupils know their teachers want them to work hard and always ‘have a go’. Pupils show this attitude in class. Pupils speak enthusiastically about lessons. Favourites varied from handwriting to science. Most pupils have high aspirations because teachers have high expectations of them. Pupils behave well in class and outside. Small numbers of pupils mean everyone can join in games. Pupils help clean desks and lay cutlery for lunch. Pupils have good manners, are courteous and love a chat with a visitor. Pupils say they try to sort out disputes themselves but that teachers will intervene when needed. Relationships are strong. Pupils cannot recall any episodes of bullying. Pupils learn how to stay safe and about who keeps them safe through visits from some emergency services. Pupils learn about safety near water and being safe in the home. Pupils are clear about potential dangers of being online and how to keep themselves safe in the digital world.