This is a smaller-than-average primary school which currently has five mixed-age classes. The large majority of pupils are White British, with small numbers of pupils from a variety of different minority ethnic heritages. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well above the national average. A high proportion of pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Ten pupils have statements of special educational needs, a very large number for a school of this size. Pupils' needs include moderate learning difficulties and autism. A substantial number have behavioural and emotional problems, or severe difficulties in sustaining concentration. The school frequently admits pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities mid-way through their junior years. After the last inspection, there was considerable staffing disruption in the school until about a year ago. A new headteacher, who was previously the deputy at the school, took up post in January 2011. The school has recently reached level one of the International Schools award. A breakfast club, managed by the governing body, is provided each morning for pupils from this school and from the adjacent infant school.