Pupils are happy and safe at this school. Parents speak positively about the school’s caring, friendly and welcoming ethos. The headteacher and staff go the extra mile to ensure that the school’s high expectations are realised. The basics in reading and mathematics are carefully planned and taught. As a result, pupils achieve well in these subjects. In other subjects, such as history, and art and design, leaders have improved the school’s planning and developed staff’s expertise. This has further enhanced how effectively pupils are taught in these subjects. In the early years, children quickly learn the school’s routines and how to socialise with one another. Pupils are attentive and hard-working in lessons. They socialise well at playtimes and lunchtimes. Older pupils demonstrate kindnesses and care for their younger peers. Incidents of bullying are extremely rare. Staff take any incidents very seriously. Pupils are confident that teachers will help them with any concerns. Pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school. In the early years, staff develop children’s independence in a sensitive manner. Pupils have opportunities to take on a range of responsibilities. Staff teach pupils about important environmental issues. The school’s values of ‘family, aspiration and love’ are evident in all that the school does.