Pupils at this school have typically missed significant amounts of schooling in the past. Despite the challenges they face, pupils learn to enjoy school again and attend well. Staff work hard to gain pupils’ trust, which pupils appreciate and benefit from. Pupils behave well, are purposeful in lessons and try hard. Sometimes, pupils may find learning challenging, but staff encourage and support them well. The longer they are here, the better pupils achieve. The school makes sure that the pupils are safe and have someone to talk to should they have worries or concerns. Pupils have access to access a wide range of interesting activities. These include drumming lessons, cooking and visits to places of interest, including museums and farms. These enhance the pupils' education and keep them engaged. More recently, pupils on the school council group have been able to make more choices and decisions about their education and what is important to them, such as ideas for the school uniform. Staff have high expectations and pupils gain appropriate qualifications, such as GCSEs. This prepares them well for their next stage in training or education. Pupils also access work experience and career development that caters to their ambitions and interests.