Wild Bank School is a happy place to be. Children settle well in the early years, where they make friends easily. All pupils are welcomed by nurturing staff. Pupils are valued as individuals. They enjoy strong relationships with each other and with adults in the school. Pupils are starting to respond to the higher aspirations that the school has set for their learning. However, many aspects of the curriculum have only been introduced recently. Pupils currently have gaps in their prior learning. This is preventing them from achieving as well as they should. Pupils take part in some extra-curricular activities. These include art, construction and sports clubs. They proudly represent their school in competitions. Pupils value the help that they receive to help them manage their social skills and their emotional and mental health. This includes support from the school dog, Odie, who is a key part of the Wild Bank family. Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to their learning.