Pupils said that they enjoy school a great deal because it is so welcoming. This sums up what it is like to attend Mazahirul Uloom perfectly. The welcoming and inclusive culture brings everyone together. As a result, pupils are cared for well. Pupils nearly always behave well. They move around the building carefully without any pushing or shoving. They give room to others on staircases and in corridors. In most lessons, pupils’ behaviour is first-rate. They listen attentively to their teachers and complete their work without fuss. Pupils are curious and inquisitive. They are keen to ask and answer questions. As a result, they deepen their learning. Occasionally, however, pupils do not live up to these high standards and their behaviour is not up to scratch. Too much chit-chat and too little focus on their work means that sometimes pupils do not learn as successfully as they could. Equally, some curriculum areas are not planned well. This, too, prevents pupils from developing their knowledge effectively. Bullying is rare and is not tolerated by staff. On the odd occasions that bullying does happen, leaders take swift and decisive action. As a result, pupils feel safe in school and know that their teachers will help them resolve any concerns they may have.