Many pupils feel happy and safe at St Hild’s Church of England School. But a significant minority of pupils do not. Some pupils believe more should be done to help them if they feel unsafe. A significant number of pupils do not come to school often enough. Most pupils told us that bullying is not common. But some pupils were not confident that staff are quick to sort bullying out so that it stops. Pupils do not achieve as they should. They fall behind other pupils in the country who have similar starting points. Those pupils who are disadvantaged fall behind even further. Staff support and encourage pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). But it is not clear if staff have identified the learning needs of all pupils with SEND. The school is an orderly place to learn. Staff and pupils get on well together. The Christian character of the school has a strong influence on pupils’ development. Pupils have positive attitudes in lessons. If poor behaviour happens, teachers deal with it so that other pupils can get on with their learning. Pupils told us they enjoy being prefects. Older pupils enjoy being members of the junior leadership team.