Pupils at Carnagill are kind, polite and happy members of the school community. A significant number of pupils join the school at times other than the normal admission date, including from countries, such as Nepal, Fiji and Cyprus, where families have served in the military. Pupils embody the school’s values, which include independence, curiosity and aspiration. Pupils of all ages welcome visitors warmly and talk of their love for the school. They appreciate the support that the school provides for them. This includes pupils from military families and those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has clear ambition and high expectations for pupils’ achievement. Pupils generally achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils behave positively throughout the school. At times, some pupils struggle with their emotions. The school deals with this sensitively. Pupils are safe at Carnagill. They know that there are trusted adults they can go to with any worries and ‘they’ll talk you through it’. The school’s work in regard to pupils’ emotional well-being has notable impact. There is a wide range of faiths and ethnicities within the school. Pupils demonstrate an exceptional understanding of equality. Pupils speak favourably of the welcome and acceptance they find at Carnagill. Parents and carers are supportive of the school. They speak of pupils ‘thriving’, of them developing the ‘best morals, respect and self-confidence’ and teachers who ‘really care about the children’.