St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School is a special place to be. A sense of belonging and family threads through all aspects of school life. Uniqueness is celebrated. Pupils behave well. Pupils have the utmost pride in the school. They cannot think of a single thing they would like to change. They know that their views are important and valued by adults in school. Pupils are keen to take up the many leadership opportunities on offer. They take time and care to write applications for roles such as playground buddies. The day starts in an exceptional way. Pupils have a hotel-style dining experience in the breakfast club. They take turns, use excellent manners and make healthy choices. It is similar at lunchtime. Leaders have made sure that the curriculum helps pupils to achieve well and keep safe. Pupils know that reading is important and something to be enjoyed. Everyone in the St Mary’s family knows each other well. Leaders work closely with families to make sure pupils have what they need to be safe and happy. Work with the whole community has resulted in everyone knowing what bullying is, and what it is not. It has equipped pupils with skills to resolve issues themselves or seek support when they need it.