Pupils enjoy their time at this small and friendly school. They like the fact that everyone knows each other and that the differences between them and other pupils are accepted and celebrated. Pupils value the help they receive from staff, who care about them. They know that they will be listened to if they share any worries. Pupils behave well. They adhere to the school’s rules so that classrooms are calm and pupils can learn without disruption. Pupils trust their teachers to sort out disagreements fairly. Pupils are articulate. They cooperate with one another in class and they listen carefully to their teachers. Pupils work hard. They strive to meet the school’s reviewed expectations for their learning. However, while they achieve well in some subjects, they are less able to remember some of what they learn in other subjects. This is because the curriculum beyond English and mathematics is fairly recent. Some pupils have not had enough time to benefit from its ambitious subject content. Pupils have a range of opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. For instance, trips to local museums and historical sites are regular features of the school calendar. Pupils enjoy a variety of clubs such as archery, dodgeball and basketball. Older pupils become ‘SOS Crew’ members. These pupils support others during lunchtimes and breaktimes. In so doing, they learn valuable leadership skills.