Pupils enjoy school. The school has a safe, caring ethos. One pupil said, ‘We welcome new children into the Harpur family.’

One parent, whose comment was typical of many, said, ‘The school is amazing. All teachers go above and beyond to understand the needs of the pupils.’

Pupils behave very well in school. They cooperate well with each other.

Pupils achieve well. Teachers have high expectations. Pupils listen well in lessons and work hard across the curriculum

Children get off to a great start in the Nursery.

The school prioritises reading and teaches it well.

Staff teach the mathematics curriculum well.

The wider curriculum is ambitious.

The school is highly inclusive.

The school prepares pupils very well for life in modern Britain. Pupils celebrate diversity.

Pupils learn to take care of the environment.