Pupils are well cared for at Oakdale Primary. Staff’s welcoming smiles and warm greetings each morning ensure that pupils benefit from a positive start to each school day. Staff know pupils and their needs well. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy. The school provides pupils with the support that they need to manage their behaviour in lessons and around the school. Staff respond calmly and understand pupils’ individual needs. They support pupils to positively respond to the school’s high expectations of behaviour. The school also sets high expectations for pupils’ achievement. However, these expectations are not met fully. This is because, over time, pupils have not benefited from an ambitious curriculum that builds their knowledge. Pupils’ achievement is uneven as a result. Pupils benefit from a wide variety of experiences. This includes opportunities to take part in the outdoor learning activities in a neighbouring school. They also enjoy meeting visitors to school, such as from a local brass band at Christmas.