Pen Mill is a Nursery and Infant school where children and pupils arrive every day happy and smiling. Parents told inspectors they appreciate the family atmosphere and how their children love coming to school. Leaders and staff are designing a carefully thought out and ambitious curriculum. Early reading and phonics are a strength. Changes made by leaders in the teaching of early reading are paying off. However, in some subjects, leaders have not mapped out in sufficient detail how pupils’ knowledge should build over time. Consequently, in some subjects, such as mathematics and history, pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Pupils’ behaviour is positive. Leaders have high expectations of the behaviour and attitudes of pupils. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong. Children learn quickly in Nursery and Reception the difference between right and wrong. Pupils behave sensibly in lessons and during playtimes. They play happily together and enjoy social times. Bullying is extremely rare. Staff sort out any issues rapidly. Leaders place a high priority on pupils’ personal development. Adults know each pupil well. They are quick to spot any changes in their well-being and take swift action. Pupils are safe and well looked after.