Pupils, including children in early years, enjoy coming to school. They benefit from strong and supportive relationships with staff. This helps them to feel safe while they are at school. Pupils said that they know that adults in school will listen to them. They feel confident in talking about their feelings and feel that staff really care about them. Leaders are aspirational for pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, there are some aspects of the curriculum that are not designed effectively or delivered well enough by teachers. This means that children and pupils do not achieve as well as they should in a range of subjects, including in reading. Pupils said that staff sort out any bullying problems quickly and effectively. Pupils behave well, both in lessons and around the school. They are well mannered and respectful towards each other and with staff. Pupils and parents and carers are confident that leaders’ new behaviour policy has had a marked impact on pupils’ conduct. For example, pupils are clear that positive behaviour at school will be rewarded and celebrated. Pupils enjoy the range of after-school activities that they can attend, such as fencing, rounders and gardening club. They enjoy the variety of trips on offer, including residential trips and visits to pantomimes.