Pupils enjoy their time at Blackshaw Lane Primary and Nursery School. They benefit from positive relationships with each other and with staff. Pupils said that they make lots of friends and that they feel safe and happy in school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), behave well in lessons and around the school. Pupils understand that everyone should be treated with respect, regardless of their differences. Pupils told inspectors that the staff in the school are kind and will help them if they have any worries. Some pupils said that although name-calling sometimes happens during playtimes, they are confident that staff deal with it. Likewise, pupils also trust that if they reported bullying concerns to staff, they would sort it out quickly. Pupils are willing to work hard in lessons. However, pupils, including children in the early years, do not achieve as well as they should in some subjects because leaders’ curriculum plans do not set out high enough expectations. Pupils are proud to help others by raising funds for local charities. They are excited to take part in the sports clubs that leaders plan for them. Pupils are also looking forward to a forthcoming trip to enrich their learning about Roman Britain.