Pupils are proud of their school. They speak about their ambitions and achievements enthusiastically and articulately. Pupils value school and maintain regular attendance. In lessons, they show commitment to learning and work hard. Pupils support each other well in lessons and often bring the best out of each other. When they find something difficult to learn, pupils seek help from staff during study groups at lunchtime and after school. The positive ethos at the school is valued and pupils contribute towards this in the way they behave and the way in which they take on positions of leadership. Pupils particularly value the many clubs available. They capably take responsibility to lead clubs for others. They also enjoy extending new interests further. For example, many pupils have been inspired by the clubs to choose to learn to play musical instruments more formally. Pupils share positive relationships with each other and staff. Pupils feel safe and are safe at school. They say that bullying is uncommon. When bullying does occur, teachers deal with it effectively and it stops. When pupils experience social, emotional or mental health difficulties, they receive effective support. This includes spending time with the well-loved school dog, ‘Custard’.