Kinetic Academy is a school where staff know individual pupils extremely well. Staff take time to build positive relationships with pupils and understand their needs. Pupils have not had positive experiences in education previously, but staff are committed to ensuring pupils re-engage with learning. Many pupils leave with qualifications to help them access further education or training. Pupils usually behave well. In lessons, pupils are generally calm and complete the work that is asked of them. At social times, pupils talk with each other sensibly and play card games with staff. Leaders do not tolerate bullying. If this does occur, it is dealt with swiftly and effectively. In many subjects, the curriculum is well planned. Staff help pupils to make progress from their different starting points and build on what they already know. Leaders are aware that there is more work to do to strengthen the English curriculum. Pupils have many different wider experiences while attending the school. In previous years, pupils have volunteered at a local Macmillan charity shop. They have also raised money for a women’s refuge centre and Afghan refugees. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. As one parent said in response to the Ofsted Parent View survey, ‘Kinetic has gone above and beyond to help my son succeed both academically and personally.’