Pupils here thrive. They are friendly, confident and enjoy coming to school. Pupils embrace and respect differences and diversity and say that ‘everyone can fit in here’. They show a depth of kindness and patience towards one another. They notice when their friends need their help. These thoughtful attitudes bring to life the school’s mission statement that ‘together we can’. Leaders ensure a positive, supportive ethos runs right through the school. On arrival, pupils are warmly greeted by smiling staff. This helps to start the day in a positive way. Expectations of behaviour are consistently high. This results in a sense of calm, both in lessons and at breaktimes. Pupils are thoughtfully taught to recognise their emotions and understand their feelings. They can talk about how the school has helped them adopt helpful strategies to self-regulate and be ‘ready to learn’. Opportunities for pupils to talk about their feelings or worries are proactively provided. They appreciate the positive and trusting relationships they have built with staff. Pupils say they feel free from bullying and feel safe in school. Parents are highly appreciative of the school, with many commenting that staff go above and beyond in providing support to help pupils succeed.