Through your inspiring and visionary leadership, you and the leadership team have maintained the good quality of education and addressed the majority of areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. Staff work together effectively to ensure that the school is a calm and friendly place where pupils do well both socially and academically to prepare them to be successful in their next stage of learning and life. Vibrant displays reinforce the values of the school and its community. Staff make a positive difference to the lives of pupils and their families. The pastoral care provided by the school is a significant strength. One parent spoke for many when they said, ‘The school has a good ethos and follows it through in practice.’ The staff work hard to develop relationships with pupils, parents and carers to ensure that pupils are able to make progress. This is supported by another parent who reported, ‘His teacher and TAs have taken the time to get to know him and his needs and work with me all the time. He has come on so much, it’s hard to believe.’ Your ambitious vision for the school is shared by governors, leaders and the majority of your staff team. Governors are well informed and have an excellent overview of the school’s effectiveness. They told me that, since your appointment, they feel more welcome in school and are better informed about the school’s performance and what needs to be worked on next. You provide them with accurate and accessible progress information. Consequently, governors are able to hold you and other leaders fully to account for your work. Governors told inspectors, ‘There is now a higher focus on learning targets’, and you have created a school that is calm and welcoming.