Grewelthorpe School is a place where pupils say that they can trust adults to look after them, ‘like being part of a family’. One parent, whose view reflected those of others, said, ‘The school interacts like a large family and the older children genuinely look out for, and support, the younger members.’ Staff know pupils and their families well, from the early years until pupils leave the school. This helps pupils grow in confidence, learn, and achieve well. Pupils know, and live up to, the expectations for behaviour set by leaders. Pupils’ behaviour in lessons is focused on learning. They enjoy supporting each other and the younger members of the school. Everyone is expected to help each other. Pupils say that adults are fair and there is mutual respect shown for the adults who care for them. Pupils say that bullying sometimes happens. Pupils understand what bullying is and say that teachers deal with it, so everyone feels safe in school. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They have designed a curriculum to enable all pupils to achieve well and to develop their wider interests. For example, leaders design projects that involve working with local businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.