Pupils enjoy coming to school. They know that a warm welcome awaits them when they arrive each day. Children new to the early years settle in quickly. Older pupils look forward to playing with their friends at breaktimes. Pupils of all ages feel happy, safe and secure in school. The school expects pupils to work hard and to achieve well. Children in the early years make a strong start to their education. However, some pupils in key stages 1 to 3 do not achieve as well as they should. This is because there are weaknesses in the design and the delivery of the curriculum in some subjects. Pupils enjoy the trips and visits that the school provides for their wider development. For example, pupils learn about local history when they visit a museum. They learn how to eat healthily and to keep fit. However, pupils’ understanding of difference among people and communities is rather limited. This hinders pupils’ readiness for life in British society. Pupils try their best to follow the school rules. For instance, children in the early years tidy away their books and toys when they have used them. Older pupils move sensibly around the school. Pupils speak respectfully to their teachers and typically treat each other with kindness.