Pupils arrive at St John Southworth eager to begin the new school day. They said that they enjoy coming to school because teachers make learning fun. Staff ensure that all aspects of school life are underpinned by the ‘SJS values’ of kindness, honesty, love, justice and faith. They want pupils to learn how to become valued citizens who contribute to society. Pupils can access a wealth of extra-curricular activities. They also raise funds for a range of charities. Pupils are proud to be a school councillor, Caritas ambassador or library monitor. Pupils feel safe in school. They are taught how to stay safe when they are out in the school community and when they are working online. Pupils are confident that teachers will deal with any name-calling and bullying quickly and effectively. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and their achievement. Pupils work hard to meet these expectations. They know that their positive behaviour is recognised and rewarded through a system of house points or earning the title of ‘star of the week’.