Pupils are let down by the quality of education they receive. The curriculum is ineffective. Leaders have not identified the main priorities for improvement. They have not addressed long-standing issues such as poor attendance. Leaders do not engage well enough with parents. Pupils at Port Isaac want to learn. They listen to their teachers and do what they are asked. They enjoy challenges but would like more. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They say they feel safe. Pupils say that staff are kind and treat them fairly. However, too many pupils are repeatedly absent from school. This slows their progress and means that they miss large parts of their primary education. Leaders do not challenge this well enough. Pupils get on well with one another. The school responds to any concerns about bullying. Pupils say that bullying rarely happens. They play together well at breaktimes and enjoy using the well-equipped playground and school grounds. Pupils like taking on responsibilities such as caring for the school dog. They enjoy extra activities such as the lunchtime reading club.