Pupils are happy at Penarth Group School, and they enjoy spending time with the friends that they make there. When pupils join the school, staff help them to settle in quickly. Adults take care to get to know each pupil individually. Leaders help pupils to feel safe and comfortable in the school environment. Pupils feel that there is an adult in school that they can speak with if they have any concerns. For example, when incidents of bullying are reported, leaders deal with these concerns swiftly and effectively. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. They encourage and support pupils to achieve and behave well. Pupils are also encouraged to attend school regularly and to concentrate in their lessons. Typically, pupils learn well across the curriculum. Pupils engage well with the extensive range of clubs on offer. Pupils benefit from the extremely well-designed opportunities that leaders provide to enhance their wider personal development. For example, pupils thrive in after-school activities, such as the hairdressing club, the book club and the wellness club. Pupils appreciate the many leadership opportunities on offer. For example, they were keen to explain how the school council plays an important role in deciding on future enrichment opportunities and trips. Pupils were excited to find out who has been elected as head boy and head girl. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain.