Pupils enjoy coming to school and rarely miss a day. They eagerly take part in the enjoyable activities and the trips that their teachers plan for them. Pupils told us that these activities help them to remember interesting facts, such as how Thingwall was an important Viking settlement in the past. Some pupils struggle to read. Leaders do not provide these pupils with the support that they need to catch up. Consequently, some pupils are not able to access the rich curriculum that leaders provide. Not all teachers have high enough expectations of what pupils are capable of achieving. They do not consider the needs of pupils well when planning what pupils need to learn next. Pupils feel safe. Staff encourage pupils to share any worries that they might have. Pupils receive effective pastoral support. Pupils, and parents and carers value this support. They said that staff are kind and caring. Leaders deal with bullying promptly. They help pupils to resolve problems with others. Most pupils behave well as they move around the school. However, some pupils do not behave consistently well in lessons. At times, this disrupts the learning of others. Some pupils do not behave as well as they should in the playground. Some staff accept boisterous behaviour.