The school is in the heart of a market town and has spacious grounds and accommodation. It is smaller than the average-sized primary school. There are two single-age classes in each year from Reception to Year 2. The school operates a six term year in line with other schools in the area. One in seven pupils is from a range of minority ethnic backgrounds. The number has doubled over the past two years. Most speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils supported by additional government funding through the pupil premium (pupils eligible for free school meal, looked after by the local authority or with a parent in the armed forces) is below average. In this school, the pupil premium applies to pupils who are known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is well below average. The proportion who are supported at school action plus or have a statement of special educational needs is below average. The number of pupils joining or leaving the school at times other than normal times has increased significantly over the past two years. Most transfer to a nearby junior school at the end of Year 2. The school has established a traffic free zone within its grounds allowing the development of features such as adventure play equipment, Jimmy’s Farm and Jimmy’s Junk Yard. A before and after school club known as Spencer’s Club is managed and organised by the school during term time. This is included in the inspection. A fully equipped Jimmy’s gym has been established in a building on the school yard and a kaleidoscope room for colour therapy and relaxation plus a sensory garden have been created in and around the Spencer’s Club accommodation. A large log cabin was provided for Reception children in 2012.