St Joseph’s provides a happy, safe and nurturing environment for pupils. Pupils appreciate the pastoral support that school provides. Pupils at St Joseph’s are inquisitive and keen to learn. They embody the school’s values, including resilience and empathy. Pupils are polite and courteous. They greet each other with smiles and good manners. They repeatedly talk about how easy it is to make new friends at this school. Pupils strive to reach the high expectations of leaders. Pupils achieve well in relation to their starting points. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere evident across the school. A keen sense of respect for one another runs through the school. Pupils talk about the importance of equality and how they ‘shouldn’t discriminate against anyone’. Pupils have trusted adults that they can go to with any problems. Pupils are proud of their school. They celebrate their local heritage whilst also celebrating the heritage of pupils who come from overseas. Parents are positive about the school. They praise the staff for ‘taking the time to know each and every child’.