Pupils were keen to tell the inspection team how much they enjoyed attending school. Comments such as, ‘It is great coming here. Staff listen to me and help me to understand myself’, are typical of the views of pupils. Pupils also show how much they enjoy learning by behaving well in lessons and attending school regularly. Staff believe in pupils’ ability and want them to do well. The curriculum is designed to help pupils to learn and be successful despite their wide range of needs. Most pupils enjoy learning and are successful in gaining the skills they need to make a successful transfer to the next phase in their education. However, school leaders agree that more could be done to improve the advice and support pupils get when choosing a career. Pupils say bullying is very rare in school. If pupils have a concern they know who to turn to and are confident staff will take swift and effective action. School leaders nurture pupils. Staff recognise that pupils often have low self-esteem. Many of the planned activities are designed to challenge pupils and develop their confidence. For example, pupils are offered a weekly opportunity to work with a local baker. They learn how to bake a wide variety of cakes and breads. This activity develops pupils’ life skills including how to cook as well as how to live on a budget. One pupil reflected, ‘I am really proud of the progress I have made since coming here.’ Inspectors can see this; pupils achieve well at Old Farm School.