Pupils thrive here. They benefit greatly from the school’s caring and professional learning environment. Leaders have high expectations that pupils will achieve their best, and pupils respond positively. Pupils develop respectful relationships with staff and with each other. Pupils participate in a wide range of activities beyond their subjects. Leaders give careful thought to each pupil’s timetable and identify what they need to help them to learn well. For example, pupils have regular opportunities to learn in different offsite environments, such as a farm or a community fishing park. Their engagement with their peers and with staff, and their focus on their schoolwork, improves as their social skills and self-esteem develop. Pupils generally behave and socialise positively, and there are few instances of bullying. Staff know each pupil well. They recognise swiftly if any problems occur, including bullying, so that matters are resolved and pupils return calmly to their learning. Pupils are safe in school. Pupils really enjoy educational visits. They enthused about their recent outing to a theatre. Leaders have resumed their well-established programme of special events, excursions and residential trips, including overseas. Leaders ensure that all pupils are able to take part in clubs, including modelbuilding, and arts and crafts.