Irby Primary School is a happy and caring place to learn. This means that pupils are proud to be part of this school. The school’s motto of ‘be kind, work hard and never give up’ underpins how pupils conduct themselves each day. The supportive and positive relationships that staff build with pupils, and that pupils build with each other, help them to feel safe in school. Pupils appreciate being able to talk to staff if anything is worrying them. If bullying or friendship problems should occur, staff deal with these issues swiftly and effectively. Leaders and staff have high aspirations for pupils, including children in the early years. Leaders make their expectations clear to pupils. Pupils behave well and they achieve highly across the curriculum. Pupils celebrate people’s differences and they are welcoming to everyone. They relish the chance to take on leadership responsibilities, such as acting as school and eco councillors. Pupils said that these responsibilities help them to prepare for the future. Pupils enjoy learning outdoors in the school’s wooded areas. They also look forward to a range of visits and residential experiences. Pupils are incredibly proud of the reading culture that staff have created. When pupils spoke about the books that they had enjoyed reading, there was a sparkle of excitement in their eyes.