Pupils are happy and enjoy learning. They are proud of their school and approach each day with a positive attitude. Staff know pupils well and care for them as individuals. Pupils are polite, hard-working and generous. They look out for each other and get along well with staff. They behave well in lessons and around the school site. The pupils who spoke to the inspector feel safe and say that bullying is exceptionally rare. This is because they believe that it is ‘cool to be kind’. Staff deal with rare instances of bullying thoroughly and fairly. Leaders and staff expect pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to try their best and learn well. Pupils rise to these expectations. In lessons, they work hard and answer questions thoughtfully. They listen intently to what others have to say. They embrace difference and are committed to making the world a fairer place. Pupils enjoy many opportunities to pursue interests and develop talents. For example, all pupils learn to play a brass instrument and see a play at the theatre. Pupils also take part in many sports, such as football, dodgeball and hockey. Pupils play an important role in decision-making. Recently, the school council worked with the local community to make traffic around the school safer.