Pupils develop a real sense of community at this school. They work together, and with different local organisations, on varying events and projects. For example, they have recently developed a new garden area in their school grounds with the help of community partners. Older pupils who join the ‘SOS crew’ arrange lunchtime play activities for other pupils to join in with during their social times. Pupils enjoy school. They particularly like the school’s small size because they feel it helps them to form closer bonds with their teachers and classmates. Pupils are safe and staff care for them well. There is a culture of mutual respect between pupils and staff. Pupils rarely fall out and leaders deal with any bullying issues effectively. Pupils rise to leaders’ high expectations for behaviour. They conduct themselves sensibly around the school and in lesson time. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve in reading, writing and mathematics. In these subjects, many pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. However, this is not the case in many other curriculum subjects. This is because, beyond English and mathematics, leaders have not designed curriculums well enough to help pupils build their knowledge securely from the early years to Year 6. From the Reception Year upwards, leaders arrange annual residential visits for each class to help pupils to develop their independence and confidence. Pupils appreciate these opportunities. However, pupils miss taking part in clubs and visits outside of school. Leaders have not found ways to resume many of these events since the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions eased.