The school is warm and welcoming. It is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a friendly, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe. They achieve well and feel valued. Parents and carers typically praise the ‘supportive and caring staff’. Relationships between pupils and staff are respectful and positive. There is a palpable sense of pride in being part of the close-knit school community. The genuine care and aspiration for pupils shine through the ambitious curriculum and the school’s ‘KFC’ values of Kindness, Fellowship and Confidence. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations for their learning and behaviour. They have positive attitudes and behave well. They appreciate that staff are there to help them. They know that they can talk to staff about any problems or worries. Staff deal with the few incidents of poor behaviour effectively. Pupils enjoy a variety of school clubs. These include dodgeball, boxing, baking, computing and taekwondo. Pupils are proud to hold various positions of responsibility, such as members of the school council, ‘Barrington buddies’, sports leaders and librarians. Pupils take an active part in local community activities. Children in the Nursery and Reception classes enjoy their walks around Stanhope and visiting residents in the local care home.