This is a multicultural school where everyone is accepted and celebrated. Pupils understand the school’s ‘respect’ values and put them into practice. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. The school sets high expectations for how pupils should behave. Pupils are polite and well-mannered. Staff encourage pupils to work hard during lessons. Pupils behave well. Some pupils join the school at different times during the school year and partway through key stages. The school makes sure that pupils are supported so that they experience a smooth transition. Typically, parental views about the school are positive; they value the support pupils receive when they join. The school has high expectations for pupils’ achievement. As a result, they achieve well. The school ensures that pupils have varied opportunities in which to learn. Pupils enjoy playtimes, where they take part in a range of activities from football to creative role play. They learn about the rich history in their local community, including the importance of Remembrance Day commemorations. Pupils enjoy ‘space camp sleepover’ and residential visits, where they take part in water sports and outdoor activities. They regularly take part in outdoor woodland activities, including orienteering, which helps to develop pupils’ resilience and independence.