Pupils are proud of their school. They praise the kindness of the staff, saying that, ‘We feel safe because the teachers care about us.’ Pupils understand and follow the school’s ‘GROWTH’ values that underpin all aspects of school life. This helps them to develop personal qualities that enable them to thrive. Pupils join this rapidly-expanding school from a very wide range of backgrounds. Many are recent arrivals to this country and speak English as an additional language. Nevertheless, they settle quickly into school routines. Their behaviour is impressive. Pupils are highly motivated to learn, for example some say, ‘My favourite thing is the interventions because they help my confidence.’ They work diligently in lessons and respond readily to teachers’ high expectations for behaviour. School staff know the pupils well. They step in quickly to support any who require help to manage their emotions. Trained staff provide one-to-one or small-group sessions in the nurture room. Pupils’ behaviour improves quickly as a result of this provision. Pupils happily take on roles such as membership of the school council or acting as library helpers. They can join after-school clubs such as sport, art and Lego. Leaders plan to expand the range of available activities over time.