Pupils value the positive relationships that they share with staff, describing their teachers as caring. They understand the boundaries that are set, commenting that although their ‘teachers have a strict side, they are only strict when they have to be’. Pupils feel secure, safe and well looked after. Playtimes are energetic and well supervised. Pupils engage enthusiastically, enjoying activities such as climbing, playing outdoor musical instruments and using the see-saw. They cooperate exceptionally well with one another, making social times a pleasure for all. Bullying is rare and only happens very occasionally. Pupils wisely acknowledge that: ‘We all have ups and downs, but in the end, everyone makes up.’ They say adults offer support when required but that often ‘we can sort things out for ourselves’. Pupils try hard in everything they do, behave well and are keen to learn. However, they are not always clear what it is they need to remember or which skill they are aiming to master. This is because teachers are unclear about which curricular aspects need to be particularly emphasised. Although pupils listen well and engage readily, their efforts are not harnessed well enough. Some do not achieve as well as they might.