Pupils offer a warm and joyful welcome to their deeply caring and ambitious school. The motto of ‘Belong, Believe, Thrive, Achieve’ permeates all aspects of school life. Expectations are consistently high and impressively met. Pupils achieve well. They progress through the curriculum with success, while also developing interpersonal qualities and life skills. Behaviour is excellent. Staff provide pastoral support and encouragement to help pupils stay on track if they feel unsettled. Conduct around school is calm, focused and friendly. Relationships between pupils, and with staff, are delightful. Everyone communicates with respect and compassion, ensuring a supportive and purposeful learning atmosphere across every class. One pupil represented many when sharing, ‘This school welcomed me with open arms and always believes in me’. Personal development is exceptional. Pupils proudly present and record the school’s podcast using their cutting-edge studio. Music, sport and creative arts are celebrated and nurtured to find the best in everyone. Trips are extensive, enriching the curriculum for all. The school boosts pupils’ spiritual awareness with visits to places of worship such as a synagogue. Leadership roles enable pupils to make a tangible difference to school life. Opportunities include ‘head of online safety’, ‘friendship champion’ and ‘recycling monitor’. Pupils value these responsibilities enormously.