Pupils say that since arriving at Meadows School their lives have improved a lot. Parents and carers are supportive of this. One parent said, ‘My child is a lot more settled at this school.’ Pupils feel happy and safe. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Pupils know that staff care about them and are interested in their well-being. Pupils behave well around the school. They are confident that staff will help them, for example if there are any occasional incidents of bullying. In lessons, pupils enjoy completing the tasks they are asked to do. Although leaders work hard to make sure that pupils attend well, there are still too many who do not attend regularly enough. The school’s wide curriculum enriches pupils’ lives. Many pupils say how much they enjoy activities such as fishing, visiting farms and outdoor education. The beautiful and extensive grounds provide a calm space for pupils to de-stress in. Staff often have high expectations for pupils’ academic work. However, this is not always the case. Leaders do not ensure that there is a strong reading curriculum. Expectations about how quickly pupils will learn to read are too low.