Pupils, including children in the early years, arrive at school happy and excited to start the day. They enjoy coming to school. They feel well cared for and safe. Pupils look after each other. For example, older pupils organise games for everyone to enjoy during lunchtimes. Pupils know that adults will help them if there are any problems in the school. Leaders deal well with any incidents of bullying. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and staff. Most pupils live up to the high expectations that leaders set for their behaviour. As a result, there is a happy and calm feeling in the school. Leaders want pupils to achieve well. However, not all do. This is because, in a range of subjects, leaders have not ensured that pupils benefit from a curriculum that enables them to build on their learning over time. Pupils take great pride in their roles on the school council, the eco-council and the footsteps ethos group. They can explain the importance of taking on responsibility and helping people in the local community. Although this is a very small school, leaders successfully give the pupils a broad range of experiences to ensure that they are ready for life in a diverse society.