Teachers’ expectations for pupils are not high enough. The curriculum is not planned and delivered sufficiently effectively to give pupils the depth of knowledge they need. Leaders know the quality of education has not been good enough. They are taking strong action to tackle weaknesses. Many pupils are catching up on the learning that they have missed in the past. Pupils’ behaviour in class is improving well, but it is not yet good. Most pupils have a positive work ethic and try hard. However, sometimes pupils do not stick at learning when their work is too easy or too hard for them. These lapses of concentration slow pupils’ learning down. Pupils are usually kind and thoughtful. They play well together. Pupils are safe, and most enjoy school. When bullying happens, staff deal with it. Pupils get help and support when they need it. Staff think carefully about enriching pupils’ learning. For example, they take pupils sailing and to museums. More pupils are taking part in extra-curricular activities because there is something for everyone. Pupils enter regional mathematics challenges and young writers’ competitions and experience success. Pupils are proud of their ‘best work’ and their giant class sculptures of book characters displayed around the school.