Pupils and the adults employed here all enjoy being part of Arrow Valley. One member of staff, summing up the view of other colleagues, said, ‘I love coming to work here.’ The ‘Valley Values’ are at the heart of the school’s work. Pupils fully embrace them, to be ‘safe, kind, hard-working, resilient, respectful, and honest’. The school wants all pupils to do as well as they can. It has successfully prioritised raising standards in reading, writing and mathematics, including for disadvantaged pupils. There are high standards expected of behaviour, to which pupils adhere. They are friendly to each other and polite to visitors. Some pupils struggle in managing their behaviour and emotions. The school has put in place measures to ensure that these pupils can be included successfully in the life of the school. Attendance is improving strongly. All staff are vigilant to ensure that pupils feel safe. Their tagline is, ‘It could happen here.’ Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities to bring their learning to life. These include watching a four-string quartet perform, going on a field trip to the local country park and learning to swim. They are articulate and can use a wide subject-specific vocabulary when talking about their experiences.