Pupils flourish in this small, rural Montessori School. This is a school which places no limits on what pupils can achieve, both academically and personally. Pupils grow in confidence and independence throughout their time here. Parents and carers are very positive about this school. They praise the manner in which staff go out of their way to develop and nurture their children. As a result, pupils thrive here. Pupils feel extremely safe in this setting. They understand that there are different types of bullying. They say that bullying is very rare but, if it does happen, they know to speak to a trusted adult and this will be resolved. Pupils are exceptionally polite and respectful towards their peers, staff and visitors. They are empowered to be unique individuals who are able to share their thoughts and feelings with selfassurance. Pupils enjoy their work cycle in this school. Leaders work hard to ensure learning is delivered with fidelity to the Montessori principals. This supports pupils in developing confidence and self-belief alongside their academic learning. Parents and carers really appreciate this. Leaders’ communication about what children are learning, and their next steps, is comprehensive. Parents appreciate this information. However, some parents feel that leaders communicate less well about other events or changes that take place. Staff are ambitious in supporting the achievement of all pupils. They encourage pupils to look beyond their immediate neighbourhood to discover more about the wider world. Through the Montessori great lessons, teachers plan many interesting experiences aimed at introducing pupils to a rich variety of cultural experiences. Leaders know that they need to improve pupils’ understanding of the distinctiveness of different faiths in order to further prepare them for life in modern Britain. Pupils do not always arrive at school in time for the start of the school day at 9am. By arriving late, pupils miss out on the extensive array of learning opportunities that are available to them from the start of the school day. In addition, parents sometimes choose not to send their child into school. This means that some pupils are not receiving the full education they are entitled to from the age of five.