Pupils at this school exemplify the school’s ‘RESPECT’ values, which include resilience, empathy and positivity. These values, along with the school’s strong Christian ethos, underpin all that happens here. Staff and pupils embody the school’s vision of ‘growing in God’s love to be the best we can be’. Pupils are proud to be part of the school family. They are happy and confident. Pupils understand and embody equality and tolerance. They reflect this in their day-to-day attitudes to each other. Pupils are proud to hold positions of responsibility across the school and fulfil these roles with diligence. For example, pupils of all ages work positively together as part of the school’s ‘buddy’ system. Pupils’ behaviour in and around school is positive. Lessons proceed without disruption. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils enjoy lessons and engage well with their learning. Leaders have crafted a curriculum tailored to the local area. This helps to make pupils’ learning relevant and exciting. Adults deal with any issues around behaviour quickly. Leaders at St Paul’s have very high expectations of pupils. These expectations are realised. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well.