Parents and carers and pupils have lots of great things to say about Springfield School. Parents like the way teachers and leaders keep them up to date about what is happening day to day in school. One parent told us, ‘This is a wonderful inclusive school with fantastic caring staff.’ This view is shared by many other parents. Pupils have exceptionally positive relationships with their teachers. Pupils are particularly proud of their elected council. The council helps raise money for good causes and makes important decisions about school life. Above all, this is a school where pupils are safe. Leaders have put in place effective behaviour management systems. Staff support pupils in a positive and consistent way. As a result, pupils behave very well and have no concerns about bullying. Pupils are also taught how to keep themselves healthy. They are proud of the vegetables they grow in the school’s award-winning allotment area. Older pupils can also describe the importance of eating the right foods. Staff feel very proud to work at the school and have high expectations of pupils. There is a happy atmosphere in the school and a real sense of teamwork. Leaders know that they need to improve the teaching of reading and further develop the wider curriculum.