Mutual respect and kindness are central to the ethos of the school. Staff nurture a sense of family and belonging. Pupils appreciate their small, close school community where they make good friends. Teachers are kind and help pupils to do well in their studies. Teachers and leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and encourage positive attitudes towards schoolwork. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are enthusiastic about all that they learn. Pupils are welcoming and very polite. Behaviour is exceptionally calm and settled in class and around the school. Pupils look out for each other and want to help if anyone ever feels sad. Pupils said that if friends fall out, or if there is any occasional bullying, teachers will always help to sort things out quickly. They said that there is no discriminatory behaviour or peer-on-peer abuse. Pupils have a wealth of opportunities to take part in community events and acquire new interests. They work alongside others from a wide range of backgrounds and faiths. They contribute to special events at local churches and deliver greetings cards to celebrate different festivals. Pupils participate in conferences and debates with pupils from other schools and local politicians, helping to promote a very strong sense of citizenship and social responsibility.