Hickling C of E VC Infant School is a small, friendly school. Staff know pupils and their families well. The school is an important part of the local community and lessons often make meaningful links to it. This helps pupils to develop a good understanding of what they are learning. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across all areas of the curriculum and get the support that they need. Pupils behave well, which helps their learning. If bullying occurs, adults deal with it quickly. This means that the school is a calm place to learn. Pupils are confident and enjoy talking about their learning. Pupils know that teachers always expect them to do their best. They take pride in their work and it is usually neat and tidy. Pupils achieve well and enjoy school. Pupils enjoy opportunities to be part of the local community, for example by singing for the residents of the local care home or visiting the chapel to enjoy eating pancakes. Parents are positive about the school and how it helps their children to develop academically and personally.