‘There is a very strong focus on checking on how well different groups of pupils are learning, so that any falling behind can be immediately helped to make better progress’…

‘The highly successful promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is at the heart of the school’s work’…

‘Children make a good start in the early years because of good teaching’…

‘Teaching and learning are consistently good. As a result most pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics from often significantly below-average starting points’…

‘Pupils feel very safe in school because of the school’s rigorous approach to keeping them safe’…

‘Pupils contribute significantly to the successes of the school through their outstanding behaviour and readiness to learn’…

‘Parents are overwhelmingly supportive, commenting very positively on the school’s many strong features’…

‘The range of enrichment activities the school provides is excellent and contributes a great deal to pupils’ learning’…

‘Staff morale is high, team spirit is very strong, and all are committed to continued improvement. This helps to explain why the school is continuing to improve’…

‘The excellent relationships between teachers and their pupils ensure lessons are purposeful and enjoyable’…

‘The harmonious relationships among all groups, from a wide variety of backgrounds, are a strength of the school’…