Pupils arrive for their school day full of enthusiasm and keen to learn. They feel safe and are confident that school staff will support them, both with their learning and with any worries that they might have. One pupil said, ‘This school gives me comfort. I would never want to go anywhere else’. Staff have high expectations for every child across the curriculum. They are determined that every child will learn to read, as they know that this is the key to being able to learn successfully in other subjects. Behaviour is excellent at this school. Right from the start of Reception, children settle quickly into routines. They follow adults’ instructions carefully and conscientiously. In accordance with the Christian ethos of the school, staff use a restorative approach to managing behaviour, emphasising forgiveness. Pupils told the inspector that unkind behaviour is very rare. Most parents who shared their views during this inspection said that the school was welcoming and inclusive. They appreciated how positive their children were about school and about learning. Parents reported that staff and leaders provide children and their families with an exceptionally high level of support and care.