This is a vibrant school. The learning environment is impressive. Great attention is given to helping pupils secure core knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics. Wider opportunities give pupils new experiences and, in the words of the school motto, ‘prepare them for life in full’. Pupils told inspectors that there are adults that they can talk to if they have any concerns. Pupils keep ‘think books’ where they can jot down anything that is bothering them. Pupils are encouraged to talk about their emotions. These approaches to supporting and nurturing pupils make the school feel very inclusive and caring. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour. These expectations are evident in the quality of work in pupils’ books and their overall conduct around school. Pupils behave extremely well. One parent captured the views of many in their survey response, describing the school as ‘a lovely primary school where the teachers really care about the pupils’. On the whole, pupils and parents and carers report that the school is friendly and welcoming and that children thrive. The curriculum has improved. There is more work to do to ensure that the new reading programme is fully embedded. Some aspects of the wider curriculum need strengthening further.