At Ringwood Waldorf, pupils learn to be thoughtful individuals who contribute to their community and the wider world. This reflects the school’s core value of ‘we cultivate the environment where each child can truly thrive’. The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils are special. Staff ensure that each pupil is considered in everything they do. Staff know and understand pupils’ needs. Pupils are happy and safe. They are extremely proud of their school and attend regularly. Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional in lessons and during social times. They demonstrate high levels of kindness towards one another. Pupils are extremely polite and well mannered. They accept each other for who they are, showing tolerance and empathy. The school has high expectations for its pupils’ achievements. Pupils are keen to learn and typically achieve well. The provision for pupils’ wider development is well considered. Pupils take pleasure in the wealth of opportunities on offer such as blacksmithing, printmaking and pottery. These activities develop pupils’ interests and talents. Parents and carers are delighted with the school and appreciate all that it does for their children. Comments include how the school ‘lives and breathes the school’s values’ and is ‘a truly special place’.