Pupils are proud to be part of Sandy Lane Primary School. Teachers have high expectations of their behaviour and learning. This helps pupils develop good attitudes to learning. They enjoy learning together and are quick to settle in class. Pupils behave well during lessons and around the school. They hold doors open for others and are always polite and friendly, for example. They know and follow the school’s values of being ‘Positive, Respectful, Inclusive, Driven and Excellent’ (‘PRIDE’). A pupil linked this to the lion on the school crest: ‘We’re like a pride of lions. We belong together.’ Pupils feel safe in the school. They know that any incidents of poor behaviour will be dealt with. They say that bullying is rare in the school. Any problems are quickly sorted out by staff. Pupils told us that they have trusted adults they can speak to if they have any worries. Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities outside of their lessons. For instance, pupils had recently enjoyed singing in a choir festival in London and performing ‘The Twits’ on stage at a drama workshop.