All pupils are included fully in the life of this caring school. A pupil explained, ‘The school opens its arms to all children. Everyone is welcome.’ Leaders promote this ethos through the ‘Big Question’ in assemblies. This encourages all pupils to consider the role they play in making sure everyone is of equal value. Pupils are proud of their school. They feel happy, safe and respected. Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum which makes full use of the local area. Visits to galleries, museums and theatres bring learning alive. Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning and enjoy the topics they study. One Year 6 pupil said that in science, ‘The cup is only ever half full. There is always more to learn.’ Leaders and teachers foster a love of reading across the school. Pupils speak with enthusiasm about the authors they know, the books they enjoy reading and their new library. However, the books that the younger pupils take home to read are not matched closely enough to the sounds that they know. Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. They behave well in lessons and at playtimes. Incidents of bullying are rare. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong. This means that pupils are confident that staff deal with any issues. The overwhelming majority of parents are happy with the school.