Most pupils behave well in school. However, some pupils’ poor behaviour prevents others from learning. These pupils mess about in lessons. They do not listen to teachers’ instructions and they unsettle their classmates. Pupils told us that they usually feel safe in school. There are reports of bullying, including racist name-calling. Pupils say that staff do not always sort this namecalling out. This causes some pupils to be unhappy. Pupils have little opportunity to experience activities outside of their lessons. They do not go on many trips and there are few after-school clubs. Pupils are not wellprepared for life in modern Britain. They are not taught about tolerance and respect for people who may be different. Teachers do not expect the best from pupils. Weak curriculum planning means that some pupils complete work that is too easy. Pupils do not learn to read well enough. Pupils’ achievement by the end of key stage 2 is poor. They are ill-prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils like their teachers. Older children enjoy helping younger pupils. Children in the Reception class have settled in quickly. Parents and carers told us that the school feels ‘warm and welcoming’.