Donisthorpe Primary School is a happy, caring and supportive place for pupils to learn. Pupils are proud of their school and the history of their village. Pupils value the strong relationships they form with the staff. They say that they enjoy coming to school and appreciate how their teachers help them. Pupils told the inspector: ‘Everyone is just so nice here.’ Pupils behave well. They demonstrate ‘the Donisthorpe way’ and say this helps them to know right from wrong. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They are confident that if bullying did occur it would be dealt with very quickly by any member of staff. Pupils feel safe. They said that staff always take time to listen to them. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. Teachers select topics that really engage and interest pupils in their learning. In lessons, pupils are challenged to think. Pupils achieve well. Pupils take great pride in the responsibilities they hold. These include being character ambassadors, which helps them develop their resilience and confidence. Pupils strive to earn the ‘positive pig’ award for demonstrating their character values. ‘Eco ambassadors’ speak with joy about growing their own vegetables and flowers for the bees.