Pupils describe Chorley New Road Primary Academy as a welcoming and happy place. They enjoy coming to school and they are proud of how they support each other, for example as well-being ambassadors. Staff nurture positive and trusting relationships with pupils, including children in the early years. This helps pupils to feel safe. They know that the adults in the school will help them if they have any worries. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. They encourage pupils to speak politely, act safely and respect each other. Leaders also have high expectations of pupils’ achievement. Pupils are keen to do their best. They are proud to earn house points when they try hard in lessons and behave well around the school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils learn the importance of treating everyone equally. They understand the difference between falling out and bullying. Leaders deal swiftly and effectively with any bullying or incidents of discrimination. These are rare. Pupils enjoy the many enrichment opportunities that leaders provide. Children in the early years are delighted when their parents and carers join them in school for story time and family gardening sessions.