Pupils benefit enormously from their time at Arnfield Independent School. There are warm and respectful relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils enjoy learning in a welcoming environment. They say that this is a safe school. They are well cared for. The school ensures that the curriculum is motivating. Staff want pupils to enjoy learning and to re-engage with education. Pupils receive bespoke care, which means that pupils, including those who have been out of school for some time, soon settle and are ready to learn. The school’s determination for pupils to succeed results in many pupils gaining qualifications and essential life skills. Staff have high expectations of every pupil and pupils respond to this. Pupils’ personal development is at the heart of everything that the school does. It is woven into all aspects of the curriculum and wider provision. All staff are committed to providing pupils with high-quality educational experiences that also develop pupils’ self-esteem, confidence and resilience. Pupils thrive as a result. Pupils’ learning is not limited to the classroom. For example, pupils spoke about enjoying experiences such as the Three Peaks Challenge, camping, fishing, a visit to a crown court, visiting museums, rock climbing, working on the new allotment and many more.