St Bernadette’s is a welcoming and caring school. Pupils told us that the school’s motto, ‘Together we learn, Together we achieve, Together we grow in God’s love’, explains perfectly what it is like to be a child in the school. Pupils are happy and safe. They have many friends and rarely miss a day at school. Within the family-like environment, pupils flourish academically and socially. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils value this and try their best. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong. Pupils say that staff respect and always have time for them. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They smile, hold doors open for each other and welcome visitors into school. Pupils say that bullying does not happen. They know that they can go to staff if they ever have any worries or concerns. Pupils have many roles and responsibilities. These prepare them well for the future. Pupils have a deep sense of responsibility. They voice their dismay and offer solutions on homelessness and issues around the world. They act to help when they can. For example, the ‘Mini Vinnie’ group organises many events to raise money for different charities.