Pupils feel, and are kept, safe. The school prioritises pupils’ well-being. Pupils benefit from high-quality pastoral care. As a result, the school is a harmonious and happy place.

The school has high expectations and offers all pupils, an ambitious curriculum. Pupils are keen to live up to the high expectations of their teachers. They enjoy their learning and most achieve well across the curriculum.

Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to their education are excellent. In lessons, they listen carefully, take pride in their work, and strive to do their best. At playtimes, pupils enjoy playing together.

The school’s focus on developing pupils’ subject-specific writing skills and handwriting means that pupils’ work is of a very high quality across the school. Pupils are exceptionally proud of their efforts.

The school has developed clear rules and routines that help to create positive, calm classrooms.

The school prepares pupils well for their future lives. It teaches them the importance of good physical and mental health.

Governors bring expertise to their roles and know the school well.

Governors share the school’s vision for continual improvement.  In nearly all areas, published results are improving and, in most cases, are in line with national results.

Leaders consider the impact of school changes on staff workload. As a result of this collaborative ethos, staff feel valued and well supported by the school.