"Pupils of different ages work together very well. They show great respect for each other and their ideas. New pupils told the inspector that they were welcomed into the school."
"Assemblies and the Christian ethos effectively support pupils’ moral and cultural development. Older pupils say that they enjoy finding out about different faiths and beliefs. This actively promotes their understanding of fundamental British values and helps to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain."
"Good relationships with the local church are used well. Pupils enjoyed a visit from a church group which encouraged them to help one another, using the story of the Good Samaritan."
"Teachers use their good subject knowledge well to provide clear explanations. Teachers’ questioning is used well to check on understanding and extend learning. Teachers place a high priority on developing accurate vocabulary, and pupils respond well to this in lessons, using increasingly interesting words in their writing as they move through the school."
"Pupils are happy. They wait patiently in the dinner queue and are respectful and welcoming when talking to visitors. Pupils are polite and courteous to each other and to adults in school. They move around the school building in an orderly manner at all times of the school day."
"Effective teaching ensures that pupils make good progress. Pupils’ very positive attitudes to learning, and their good reading, writing and mathematics skills, ensure that they are well prepared for secondary school."