Pupils like Deenway and are very positive about their school. They describe the school community as a family. Pupils are happy and safe. High expectations, consistent routines and clear community values help children to settle in. Staff and pupils develop positive relationships with each other. British values are deeply embedded in the school. Good values and morals are instilled in children from the moment they start in the early years. Grace and courtesy lessons help them to know what is expected and how to interact with others. Staff encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own learning. As pupils move through the school, they become increasingly independent. They tidy up after themselves and do jobs around the school. Tellingly, pupils treat others with courtesy and learn to disagree and give their opinions in a respectful manner. They look after each other and encourage their peers to do well. Importantly though, leaders have not made the environment as suitable as it should be. They have not carried out some of the checks that are required of them, for example external fire safety checks. The school building needs much refurbishment, and leaders accept this is an immediate priority.