Pupils enjoy coming to school. They told us it is like ‘one, big family’. Everyone gets along together. We saw older pupils helping younger pupils at the breakfast club, knitting and playing games. Pupils say that there is always something to look forward to at school. They enjoy basketball and dance festivals at a local secondary school. They relish making new friends with the pupils at Long Lane Primary School while visiting exciting places, such as Rolls Royce. Pupils are polite and friendly. They have good manners. We heard pupils thank staff for helping them with their work. Pupils feel safe in school. Parents and carers agree. One parent said, ‘This is a great, safe school where children are nurtured and cherished.’ Pupils say that there is no bullying in school. They told us that behaviour has improved a lot. We agree. Leaders want the best for pupils. However, these ambitions are not always realised. Some older pupils do not achieve as well as they should. In some subjects, they do not gain enough knowledge to be well prepared for secondary school.