The school’s strong community ethos allows pupils to feel happy and safe. Pupils respond well to the daily routines and expectations set for them. They take pride in their work to support local and international charities. This broadens their horizons of the wider world. Older pupils hold positions of responsibility, such as being a librarian or a play leader. This helps them understand the values of leadership in a supportive way. Since the trust took over the running of the school, the school is more aspirational in its work. The much higher expectations for pupils are paying off. The school is improving strongly after challenging times. The curriculum pupils receive ensures that they understand and can apply important subject knowledge effectively in some subjects. For example, pupils learn well in mathematics and phonics. However, the development of the curriculum remains a priority in the school. Pupils are not yet building their knowledge well enough across the full curriculum. Pupils understand what good behaviour is. Most of the time, pupils behave with respect for each other. They move around the school in a calm and courteous manner.