Pupils really enjoy attending Greenmead School. The nurturing atmosphere helps pupils to thrive. Staff are experts in communicating with pupils. They are also skilled in helping pupils to develop their confidence. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils are able to achieve. Through carefully planned learning, pupils develop their knowledge and understanding very well in all curriculum areas. Staff also ensure that pupils gain valuable knowledge and experience of the wider world. Pupils’ needs are understood and planned for effectively, and staff make sure that all pupils are included in the planned learning. As a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well. The school is calm, friendly and welcoming. Pupils said that they feel safe. They get on very well with staff and with each other. Pupils value the friendships that they make and enjoy the time they spend together. All of this contributes to pupils’ excellent behaviour in school. Staff encourage pupils to follow the five school values in all aspects of school life. Bullying is highly unusual. If any incidents were to happen, staff know how to deal with them effectively. Well-trained staff help pupils to cope with any anxieties or worries that they may have. This means that any friendship issues very rarely escalate.