“Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils.”

“Behaviour in school is good… This has helped to create a settled and industrious feeling in classrooms.”

“Children settle quickly in the early years. Staff rightly focus on developing children’s vocabulary and communication skills.”

“Staff say they are proud to work in the school… ‘There is a lot of staff buy-in and a real team ethos.’”

“Through their focus on personal development, leaders support pupils to be confident, resilient and independent.”

“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in mathematics… As a result, pupils achieve well in mathematics.”

“Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum… As a result of this well-planned and well-taught curriculum, pupils achieve well.”

“Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff share a determination to help children succeed.”

“Leaders have ensured that reading is high priority. Pupils talk about a range of different books and authors that they enjoy reading.”

“Leaders, including trustees, have established a culture of high expectation… This has led to the school being a calm place where pupils focus on their learning.”

“Pupils told inspectors that bullying is rare. Pupils behave well at social times and enjoy playing games together.”