The school is welcoming and inclusive to all. It has a genuine spirit of community. Pupils enjoy school life and form strong friendships with their peers. Staff provide pupils with the social and emotional support they need. The school has developed trusting relationships with parents and carers. It works with them in the best interests of pupils. The school has high aspirations for what pupils can achieve. A new ambitious curriculum reflects this. However, too few pupils meet those high aspirations. There is still much work to do, to improve both the quality of teaching and pupils’ attendance. Pupils behave well. They are polite, friendly and inquisitive. From Reception, the school has established a clear set of routines that promote positive behaviour. Pupils show kindness and respect to each other. They form positive relationships with staff and feel safe. This is a calm and orderly school, but also a school where pupils can play and have fun. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. They participate in clubs including football, dodge ball and dance. There is a school choir and a school council. Pupils take on roles as buddies to younger children, worship leaders and house captains.