Pupils thrive at this school. Families appreciate the strong sense of community. Pupils enjoy helping out at local pre-schools and reading to people living in sheltered accommodation. Furthermore, a recent initiative to hide books in the locality for people to find and read proved popular with both school families and the wider population. Pupils love to learn. They have extremely positive attitudes to learning. Adults strive for pupils to achieve highly. Pupils respond well to adults’ high aspirations. In lessons pupils’ engagement in learning is impressive. They have a strong work ethic, maintain a clear focus and work hard. In all subjects, pupils learn well, and in some subjects, such as English and mathematics, pupils achieve highly. Caring for each other is paramount here. At social times, pupils play well together enjoying the varied outdoor activities. Table tennis and the outdoor gym are particularly popular. Pupils feel safe. There is a strong sense of trust that adults in school, especially those wearing yellow heart-shaped badges, will provide help for any worries or concerns. Pupils learn about healthy relationships and how to be a good friend. They know that it is important to be themselves and not give in to peer pressure.