Pupils enjoy attending this friendly and welcoming school. They understand the importance of following the school’s values of ‘respect, inclusion, drive, growth and empowerment’. Pupils know how these values help them be polite, hardworking and understanding of others. The headteacher and his staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and conduct. Pupils follow the school rules well. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say that bullying is rare and, if it were to happen, they are confident that adults would deal with it quickly. Pupils feel safe. They value the relationships they have with adults. Pupils with social and emotional needs are well cared for. While many parents would recommend the school, some raised concerns about behaviour and bullying. However, the inspector saw effective systems in place to deal with bullying and pupils behaving well. Pupils take part in a wide range of activities, such as football, chess, hockey and homework club. They enjoy leading assemblies or clubs at lunchtime. Pupils are proud of the many responsibilities they have to be school councillors, house captains, ‘eco warriors', library and toast monitors. Pupils say these roles enable them to help others.