Leaders have created an inclusive and nurturing environment for pupils. This permeates the positive relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils from different backgrounds and with different needs are warmly welcomed. Staff are kind and caring to pupils. Pupils play their part in creating a happy and safe school. Pupils are very respectful and show tolerance to one another. Pupils behave well. Leaders show determination to improve the school. The headteacher and governors have made improvements to the quality of education. They have improved the teaching of phonics and reading. Even so, the quality of education is not yet good enough. Leaders and teachers have not planned and implemented curriculum plans well enough. Pupils told inspectors that they are happy and safe at school. Pupils have a good understanding of the different forms of bullying. Pupils say that bullying does not happen. Some pupils have created a useful leaflet to promote messages about antibullying. Pupils are well involved in the life of the school. They thrive on taking on leadership responsibilities. Some older pupils take pride in working in the school library. They enjoy supporting younger pupils with their reading.