Pupils at Liden Academy are welcoming and friendly. The ethos of the school is based around core values, such as ‘determination’ and ‘perseverance’. Staff have high expectations of all. Pupils understand these and know why it is important to do their best. The school environment is calm and settled. Pupils are safe and bullying is rare. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils have confidence in the way that staff manage behaviour. They use the ‘worry box’ in school to communicate any private concerns and receive support they need. Pupils attend well and thrive, both academically and personally. Pupils are confident and welcoming of visitors. They are keen to share what they like best about the school. At social times, pupils mix happily with one another. Pupils are supported to become active citizens in their school and in the community. They develop responsibilities through roles such as play buddies, peer mentors or being part of the eco-council. They deepen their knowledge of the curriculum through carefully chosen trips, such as those to a museum and local farm park. This also develops their understanding beyond their own locality.