Pupils are extremely happy at Thorpe Hesley Primary School. They are passionate about learning. Pupils are excellent ambassadors for the school. They shine in the many leadership roles available to them. For example, pupils are mature and diligent school council members, prefects, reading buddies and mentors. The school has very high expectations of pupils’ conduct and achievement. Pupils respond positively to these expectations. They achieve highly and behave well. Pupils’ exceptional attitudes help to create a calm and purposeful environment in school. Pupils are conscientious citizens with a keen sense of fairness. They raise funds for many worthy causes. For example, pupils organise events to raise money for charity. They recently established a bereavement fund and coordinated a baking sale to help to support a school in Gambia. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their talents and to pursue their interests. For instance, pupils enjoy multi-sports, football and basketball. Some learn to play musical instruments, including piano, saxophone and guitar. Pupils are active in the community. They attend the local church during harvest festival, perform plays for parents and carers at Christmas and sing carols in the local village. Pupils relished performing at a recent ‘music extravaganza’ at the trust’s high school.