Pupils are happy at school. They enjoy the array of outdoor experiences made possible by the school’s location. Pupils told inspectors that they relish taking part in water sports on the nearby lake as well as learning in the woodland area. Pupils behave well and they are respectful of one another. They think of others and generously support those less fortunate than themselves. Pupils develop strong personal qualities such as empathy and responsibility through a variety of experiences. For instance, pupils tend caringly to the school’s pets. Older pupils enjoy serving lunch to children in the early years and helping them to enjoy sociable lunchtimes. Pupils are keen to play their part in the school community. For example, they are proud to represent their classmates on the school council and to act as reading buddies and mini police. Pupils have a say in deciding what clubs will take place. All pupils can participate in these activities, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils recognise the positive changes that the school has made to improve the curriculum. They appreciate the raised expectations that staff have of their achievement. Pupils, including those with SEND and children in the early years, achieve better than they did in most subjects in the past. However, pupils are not as well prepared for the next stage of their education as they should be.