The school’s motto, ‘learn, love and live life in all its fullness’, lies at the heart of its work, providing a firm framework for everyone in the school. Pupils are happy, settled and achieving well in this friendly and welcoming school. They are enthusiastic learners and get on very well together. Classrooms are calm, and there is a purposeful buzz of learning. Pupils are proud of their school and care about the environment. The school’s citizenship programme successfully encourages personal responsibility, such as a recent litter-picking event initiated by the children in Reception class. Staff expect all pupils to do their very best. They build warm and respectful relationships with pupils, who feel valued and secure as a result. Adults take good care of the children in the nursery, who have settled into school nicely. Windrush Church of England Primary School plays an increasingly active role in the local community. The school reaches out to local families and welcomes community involvement in initiatives such as the current project to develop a sensory garden. The headteacher and her staff team establish strong and trusting relationships with parents. Many parents commented on how approachable they find staff. One said: ‘The school’s values shine through in everything it does. It is at the heart of our community.’