Leaders have prioritised keeping pupils safe above all else. They take decisions in the interests of pupils. They act on any concerns quickly, working with external agencies as required. Pupils have access to a range of pastoral support should they need it, including counselling. Eastlea is an inclusive school. Pupils come from a range of different backgrounds; many join during the school year. Leaders’ and staff’s approach helps pupils to get on well with each other. For example, some pupils are anti-bullying ambassadors, while others are on the school council. Pupils also learn about different faiths and the concept of social justice. Incidents of discrimination are rare, but when they do occur leaders deal with them effectively. Overall, pupils and teachers say that behaviour has much improved. Most pupils show positive attitudes to learning and want to do well. Leaders have high ambition for the school. Some of this can clearly be seen, for example in pupils’ good behaviour, pupils’ attendance and the range of different clubs, visits and experiences made available to pupils. However, in some subjects, the curriculum is not helping pupils to learn as well as they should. This includes, for example, how well pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are being supported.