Pupils thrive in this inclusive school community. They embrace the school vision of ‘let your light shine’ and have high ambitions for themselves and each other. Staff have high expectations for pupils’ achievement and effort. Pupils enjoy celebrating when they rise to this challenge and demonstrate positive learning behaviours. They know what it means to be a ‘resilient rhino’ or a ‘creative chameleon’, and they know why these behaviours are important for their learning. The school environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils greet each other, staff and visitors politely as they go about their daily routines. They cooperate and share well during social times. Relationships between pupils and staff are respectful, warm and kind. Pupils feel safe and happy at Polehampton. They know that staff will listen to them and help them with any worries. Pupils enjoy learning about different cultures. They have a deep understanding of fairness and equality. Pupils value differences in other people and the opportunity to learn from them. They appreciate the extra opportunities that bring their learning to life, such as visits to the aeroplane museum and the use of the forest school. Pupils also enjoy the clubs on offer, where they explore ‘magical maths’, science or learn French.