The school builds professional, supportive bonds with pupils, parents and carers. Deeply, it cares about pupils and their well-being. The school provides a wide range of help and support to pupils and families if they struggle. The school treats pupils with a great deal of compassion and respect. This is echoed in the way pupils treat each other. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Older pupils enthusiastically support younger pupils settle into school routines quickly. Pupils take pride in looking after each other. Pupils happily play together and enjoy each other’s company. They are happy and safe here. The school has high ambition for pupils’ academic achievement and, typically, pupils achieve well. Reading is given utmost importance. The school ensures pupils have many opportunities to visit the school library to read and borrow books. Pupils love reading here. The school places high importance on pupils’ personal development. The school uses educational visits to museums, attractions and the seaside to broaden pupils’ experiences. However, the provision for personal, social, and health education (PSHE) does not ensure pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.