Pupils feel safe and happy at Rainford CofE Primary School. The school has high expectations for pupils’ learning. Pupils work hard in their lessons and they achieve well. Typically, pupils are prepared well for the next stage of their education. The school is aspirational for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As such, all pupils follow the same ambitious curriculum and told inspectors that they enjoy their lessons. Children in the early years settle well into school life and build strong foundations for their future learning. The school expects high standards of behaviour. The majority of pupils meet these high expectations and they interact well during lessons and at breaktimes. Staff provide effective support for the small number of pupils who need additional help to manage their own behaviour and emotions. Pupils value the wide range of additional opportunities on offer to them. For example, pupils represent the school in sporting competitions, perform in a variety of productions and enjoy caring for the school chickens. Pupils and staff are proud to be a pivotal part of the local community. For instance, the school makes contributions to wider events including Education Sunday and the Christmas tree festival.