Anker Valley is a warm, nurturing, successful school. Pupils flourish because they are cared for deeply. Their needs are at the heart of every decision the school makes. The school has created an atmosphere where respect is commonplace. This can be seen clearly in relationships pupils have with each other and with adults. Pupils repeatedly describe all members of staff as ‘kind’. This helps them to feel safe and happy in school. They attend eagerly and regularly and are keen to learn. Pupils are routinely kind to each other. They have beautiful manners. The behaviour they show at all points of the day is praiseworthy. The school has high expectations that everyone should be respectful, show kindness, be courteous, be determined and show care. These are impressively realised. The expectations are modelled for pupils by extremely dedicated, caring and skilful staff in all areas of the school. It is a harmonious place to be, where each pupil is known as an individual and treated as such. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is realised particularly well in reading, writing and mathematics.