Pupils enjoy their time at St Andrew’s Primary School. They describe it as a happy school and parents agree. Pupils feel welcome, safe and included in a school community that cares for them. Older pupils have seen their school improve over time. They say that the headteacher and staff help them to be more confident. Pupils appreciate practical and outdoor-based learning experiences. Pupils take a pride in their school and its surroundings. Each month, pupils and staff explore one of the school’s core values. This helps pupils understand concepts such as taking responsibility and pride. Older pupils take part in ecological projects such as clearing a stream or picking up litter. Pupils enjoy visiting places of interest, like the Angel of the North. Such experiences inspire pupils’ work in art back at school. Pupils say that school is exciting and interesting and that they don’t want to miss a day. Pupils told us that they rarely see their classmates upset at playtime. The learning mentor helps to sort out everyday problems. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that if it occurred, staff would deal with it immediately. Pupils behave well and show respect to each other and to adults.