Leaders and staff have high expectations. Pupils are kind, compassionate and considerate towards everyone. They are eager to play a part in making their friendly school a welcoming place. Pupils plant sunflowers in the playground and grow vegetables which they cook into tasty meals. One parent rightly described Oakwood Primary Academy as an ‘amazing place where our children thrive and are extremely happy’. Pupils learn to look after their health and well-being. They relish working with Kiara, the therapy dog, and visiting ‘the hive’ where they practise mindfulness and yoga. When needed, pupils use their ‘time out pass’ to have a moment of quiet reflection. Playtimes are cheerful and sociable occasions. Pupils enjoy catching up with their friends in ‘the den’, ‘the trim trail’ and ‘the quiet area’. Some pupils set up games and challenges for others to enjoy. Pupils feel safe and are safe. They trust staff will help them deal with any friendship problems quickly. Bullying is not tolerated at this school. Pupils are proud of their roles as school ambassadors, monitors and members of the popular school council. They organise events and concerts to showcase their talents, including singing and playing a range of musical instruments.