Children in early years have an excellent start to school. The school knows exactly what it wants children to know and be able to do to be well prepared for future learning. In other year groups too, the school is very ambitious for all pupils. It wants all pupils to achieve highly, academically. Pupils receive the support that they need to meet these high expectations. Pupils learn well and achieve strong outcomes in national and international tests and examinations. The school provides a wide and rich range of extra-curricular experiences. Pupils take part in many competitions and sporting events with other schools, including internationally. The school ensures that all pupils have equal access to these opportunities. The school fosters a sense of community across all four of its sites. For example, there are times in the school year when the whole school comes together to enjoy performances arranged by pupils. Pupils learn about diverse cultures and traditions and the importance of treating everyone equally. They also learn to share their opinions and to debate their ideas in respectful ways. As a result, pupils treat each other considerately. They behave respectfully and maturely. If incidents of bullying arise, these are dealt with appropriately and swiftly. The school makes sure that pupils are kept safe and they feel safe. Pupils are happy here.