Pupils learn well at The Vine. They come promptly to school and work hard in their lessons, rising to meet adults’ high expectations. Routines established in the early years help pupils to flourish as they move through the school. Pupils make positive choices about their learning and behaviour. The school is a calm and purposeful place to be. Adults know pupils well and are determined to meet their needs. Leaders have rectified historic weaknesses in safeguarding arrangements. Consequently, pupils feel safe and well supported by the adults around them. Nurturing relationships are evident throughout. Pupils’ attendance is high. Pupils are prepared well for life beyond the school and the community in which it is based. They demonstrate the school’s Christian values through their thoughtful conduct. They are kind and respectful to one another and to the adults who help them. They rarely need prompting to make the right choices about how to behave.