Pupils are exceptionally happy at Lisburne school, where they flourish. They develop deep and meaningful bonds with each other and staff. They can talk to any member of staff if they are worried or concerned. This contributes to them feeling very safe. Pupils are highly respectful. They celebrate cultural and religious diversity and learn that they should not treat people differently because of what they look like, where they are from or what they believe in. Should bullying take place, leaders deal with it swiftly and effectively. Leaders expect pupils’ behaviour to be exceptional. Pupils respond well to leaders’ and staff’s exceedingly high expectations. They are positive role models and proud school ambassadors. Leaders and staff set no limits to pupils’ achievement. Pupils progress exceptionally well in many areas of the curriculum. Pupils shine in their various leadership roles. They plan their own events to raise money for a range of worthy causes. Pupils enthused about their recent excursion to London, where they visited Buckingham Palace, rode the London Eye, toured the Houses of Parliament and ate and socialised in a restaurant. Pupils take pleasure in outdoor learning. They enjoy growing plants, building dens and making campfires in the school’s wooded area. They look forward to their annual residential learning, where they hone their rock climbing, archery and canoeing skills.