Pupils’ individual personalities are allowed to shine at this small, rural school. They are confident, enjoy coming to school and are very happy. Pupils said that their teachers are caring. There are positive relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils said that they appreciate being in a small school like this. They feel that it helps them to form closer bonds with other pupils. Fall outs are extremely rare. Pupils are sensible and feel safe. Since the last inspection, the school has raised its expectations for what pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. Pupils are achieving particularly well in their learning of phonics. However, the school still has some work to do to clarify what children should learn in the early years. Pupils take great pride in the variety of meaningful responsibilities that they can undertake. For example, the woodland warriors maintain a nearby wooded area and put food out for the birds. Pupils have access to wide a range of extra-curricular opportunities that include art, drama and sports clubs. These are well attended. Pupils also take part in local competitions. They appreciate the additional curriculum trips and residential visits that the school organises for them. Pupils take part in many charitable activities such as foodbank collections and coffee mornings.