Leaders have failed pupils at this school. Their expectations of what pupils can and should achieve are low. Pupils are not inspired to learn. The curriculum offer is poor. Added to this, some pupils take qualifications that are well below their capabilities. Pupils do not achieve well. They are ill-equipped for the next stage in their education. Many pupils do not attend school regularly. Leaders do not follow up on pupils’ absence. They do not meticulously check on pupils’ safety and well-being when they are absent from school. This leaves pupils vulnerable and at considerable risk of harm. Pupils who attend school appreciate the care and support that they receive from staff. Staff know pupils well. Pupils said that they feel safe in school. They trust adults to deal with any incidents of bullying effectively. Unfortunately, staff do not demonstrate the same level of care for those pupils who do not attend school regularly. Not all pupils are happy at this school. Staff expect pupils to behave well. Pupils said that staff help them to manage their social, emotional and mental health needs sensitively. Pupils enjoy current affairs sessions where they discuss important topical issues, for example knife crime and gang violence. While pupils are respectful of the differences between people, they are not taught about a range of faiths and cultures. This does not prepare them well enough for life in modern Britain.