Pupils enjoy coming to St Stephen’s Junior School. They describe the school as a welcoming place where there is ‘something for everyone’. Pupils understand how the school’s values help them to be kind and humble and to work as a team. The school has high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They hold doors open for visitors and show high levels of respect towards one another. Pupils understand the school’s rules and follow them well. They listen carefully and are eager to learn. There is a calm and purposeful environment in classrooms and around the school. Pupils feel safe. They value the warm and trusting relationships they have with staff. This is particularly the case for pupils who find it difficult to manage their emotions. Pupils say that adults listen to them and support them with any worries. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs on offer to them, such as those for chess, baking and tag rugby. They value the opportunities they have to become house captains, values ambassadors and ‘voice of the changemakers’. They say that these roles make them feel proud, give them responsibilities to make the school better and help them to set a positive example to others.