The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. In the short time you have been at the school, you have formed strong working relationships with staff, pupils, parents and governors. Parents particularly appreciate the time you spend greeting them in the morning. This is reflected in the response made by one parent who wrote, ‘I have seen the headteacher many times in the mornings and she is very friendly and approachable.’ Since joining the school, you have gained a clear view of the strengths of the school. You know what is working well and where further improvements can be made. You have worked with staff and governors to develop the school’s priorities for the coming year. As a result, all staff and governors have a clear understanding of what needs to be done to ensure that the school continues to be successful. The school provides a delightful learning environment for pupils, both indoors and outside. There is a very calm and orderly atmosphere around the school. Pupils are happy and they enjoy school. They appreciate the opportunities they have to play and work alongside those from backgrounds different from their own. They say that all pupils are treated equally and fairly and that discrimination on any grounds is not tolerated. Classrooms are bright and attractive and have stimulating displays of pupils’ work as well as helpful guidance to help them with their learning. Relationships between adults and pupils are respectful and this inspires pupils to learn and to behave well. The curriculum is very well planned, with plenty of additional activities that add to pupils’ enjoyment of school. This reflects part of the school’s mission statement, ‘Through enriched provision, we will encourage children to fully develop opportunities to shine and share their strengths with others.’ There have been substantial changes to the school since the previous inspection. The school has expanded in size by increasing the number of classes in each year group. There are now two forms of entry in each year group except in year 6, which will be complete in September 2018. In addition to recruiting new staff, several teachers have left the school and have been replaced. Governors successfully managed a considerable building project to provide accommodation for the additional pupils. The leadership team has been increased to meet the additional workload. Many leaders, including you and your deputy headteacher, have joined the school since the previous inspection. Against this background, the leadership team introduced the new national curriculum and assessment arrangements, while maintaining a good quality of education for pupils. Pupils currently in school learn well because teachers have high expectations and they help pupils to make the most of their school days. Parents are happy with the quality of education their children receive. One parent summed this up in her comment, ‘I feel that staff are approachable, professional and not only make a positive impact on my children’s education but are positive role models for life.’ At the time of the last inspection, school leaders were asked to improve the effectiveness of middle leaders. As a result of the expansion of the school, together with changes to the staffing structure, this has been achieved. All subject leaders have well-defined job descriptions and they know they are accountable for the standards pupils achieve in their particular subject. Although it is still early days, you have already gained an insight into where further improvements need to be made. You know that some pupils do not do as well as they should in writing. You are also aware that there remain some differences in the attainment of some groups of pupils. For example, boys do not always do as well as girls in writing and too few girls reach the higher level in mathematics. In some year groups, disadvantaged pupils do not reach the same standards in reading, writing and mathematics as other pupils. Safeguarding is effective. There is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school. You and your leaders are aware that a small number of pupils have circumstances that may make them more vulnerable. You have ensured that staff are very well trained to spot the signs that a pupil may be in need of help. You have established good relationships with external agencies to ensure that pupils receive the right support in a timely way. The new governor for safeguarding has already visited school to find out for himself how effective the school’s arrangements are. He has checked that the school business manager makes the necessary checks when new staff and governors are recruited. The leadership team has ensured that all arrangements for safeguarding are fit for purpose.