Leaders’ high expectations for pupils’ academic and personal development underpin the school’s curriculum. Through plans and the life of the school, leaders promote inclusion and respect for diversity. They have successfully prioritised pupils catching up on missed learning caused by the pandemic. Parents are happy they chose this school. A typical comment that captures many is, ‘The school has an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere.’ Parents value the wide range of after-school activities which extend their children’s interests. Pupils are proud of the school’s sporting successes. Year 6 has recently returned from a successful residential visit. Good behaviour is a consistent feature of lessons. Pupils take a pride in their work. Pupils say that the vast majority of pupils follow the school’s expectations of kindness and respect. They are confident bullying is rare. However, the behaviour of a few older pupils can sometimes spoil lunchtimes for others. Leaders are tackling this. Staff in the busy Reception classes get to know the children well. They encourage children to be independent and curious.