Wark Church of England Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where each pupil is valued. Leaders, staff and governors model the Christian ethos of the school which is part of everyday life. Pupils are proud to attend. They are eager to share their interests and successes. Leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils in school. They want pupils to fulfil their potential. Leaders’ development of the curriculum is helping pupils to build their knowledge more effectively. Pupils enjoy school life. They thrive in the positive relationships they have with all staff and their peers. Behaviour is friendly and focused when pupils are learning. Pupils say bullying is extremely rare. They know that if it did happen the adults in school would take swift action to resolve it. Pupils feel safe here in school. They value each other and celebrate the differences that they may have in a respectful way. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of the leaders and staff at school. They value the learning and opportunities on offer. ‘A really supportive school that treats the children as individuals and tries to get the best out of them,’ captured how many parents feel about the school.