Pupils enjoy attending Norton. They show enthusiasm and passion for their learning. Pupils live out the school’s six values of community, respect, aspiration, compassion, endurance and thankfulness. However, leaders acknowledge that the quality of the curriculum is not good enough. They have now acted with more urgency to resolve this. Nevertheless, in many of the wider subjects, the curriculum is in its infancy. Teachers do not implement the curriculum consistently well. This means pupils do not learn as much as they could. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. They talk about the importance of equality. Older pupils help younger children in a buddy system. This develops strong relationships. Pupils feel safe in school. They say that bullying is rare and staff help them to resolve any issues. Pupils enjoy a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom. For example, older pupils encounter new challenges through residential trips. They participate in a range of extra-curricular clubs to develop their interests. These include cooking, chess, gardening and football. Pupils experience a broad curriculum. They learn to play musical instruments, such as the clarinet. Younger pupils perform in a Nativity play. This develops their confidence and self-esteem.