Senior leaders have created a warm, vibrant ethos. Polite, bubbly pupils give visitors a hearty welcome. Many pupils enjoy the breakfast and early morning reading clubs. There are smiles and laughter aplenty. Staff and pupils are proud of their happy school. Pupils like their teachers. There are lots of fun, well-supervised things to do at breaktimes. Pupils join in organised games, use the running track or relax with friends. Most pupils behave well. Bullying is not tolerated. Any poorer behaviour is managed effectively. Although improving, some pupils’ attendance is low. Leaders are ambitious for pupils. Reading is prioritised. Pupils find learning exciting and pay close attention in lessons. Teachers plan and sequence learning carefully. Pupils’ knowledge of subjects like history and mathematics, grows year-on-year. By the end of key stage 2, most pupils achieve well. This includes disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In key stage 1, some adults do not match books precisely to some pupils’ phonics knowledge. Children’s achievement in early years is improving. Current children are doing well in reading, writing and mathematics. The governing body is newly formed. Not all governors have a secure understanding of their duties and responsibilities.