"Many factors contribute to the pupils' outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. They think deeply and respond impressively when exploring their emotions such as what it means to be 'human'."
Teaching & learning - "Classrooms are calm and productive places for learning because pupils understand their teachers' expectations for their work and behaviour."
Teaching & learning - "They greatly enjoy working and discussing ideas with their learning partner and are often seen to be immersed in their work having a real thirst for knowledge."
Curriculum and other activities - "The curriculum is increasingly meeting the school's aim for 'an exciting curriculum that is rich and varied, challenging and inspiring'."
Curriculum and other activities - "Activities as varied as French, choir and swimming enliven learning opportunities. Themed days, visitors and visits support and extend the curriculum, bring learning to life and add much to the pupils' enjoyment as their clear recollections of these events demonstrates."
Curriculum and other activities - "An excellent range and variety of very popular extra-curricular activities enriches the curriculum further."
Quality of provision - Grade 1 - Outstanding
Care, guidance & support - "The school is a safe and supportive environment, providing high quality care for its pupils."
Care, guidance & support - "They are given excellent guidance to help raise their achievement, which is an improvement since the last inspection."
Care, guidance & support - "Links with external partners are outstanding and ensure good access to support and services for children and their families."
"The headteacher has built a strong team of staff who are dedicated to helping all pupils achieve their potential both academically and in their personal qualities."
"There is a continual drive for improvement at all levels, with no-one becoming complacent by their success."
"Governors fulfil their responsibilities conscientiously and make sure they not only challenge the headteacher but provide support for their priorities to be met."
"The high quality of support and guidance means that the pupils feel safe and confident in the knowledge that if they have a concern, they can seek help from an adult, and the matter will be dealt with."
"The pupils are extremely courteous and polite, and show great consideration towards others."
"Children make a good start to their school life in Reception. They achieve well and most exceed the goals expected of them by the end of the year."
"Parents are much in support of all that the staff team is doing for their children. This was evident in many of the questionnaire responses including, 'My daughter has just completed her Reception year and she has loved every minute'."
Achievement and standards - Grade 2 - Good
"Pupils build well on their good start in Reception so that their progress is good in the main school in all key areas."
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