Pupils have a strong sense of pride about being part of the Prestwich family. Leaders have successfully created an environment which encourages pupils to be kind, friendly, motivated and independent. Pupils are happy at school. Leaders expect pupils to achieve well. Children in the early years meet these expectations because the early years curriculum supports children well in their learning. Most pupils are successful at gaining places at local grammar schools for their secondary education. However, the curriculums in many subjects in key stages 1 and 2 do not provide pupils with the essential knowledge that they need to know. Leaders do not make sure that these pupils build on the secure start that they made in the early years. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not well served at this school. Their needs are not accurately identified or assessed. Their barriers to learning are not reduced sufficiently to ensure that they achieve as well as they could. Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well. They are attentive in lessons. Pupils are thoughtful and courteous to each other. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils feel safe because they are confident that staff will help them if needed. Any instances of bullying are dealt with effectively. Pupils make an important contribution to school life through the responsibilities that they take on. For example, pupils are prefects, house captains and representatives on the school’s charity and eco-committees.