Pupils are happy at this school because they know that staff are kind and caring, and want the best for them. Leaders and staff strive to help every pupil overcome their barriers to learning. They pay excellent attention to promoting pupils’ personal development. Leaders endeavour to give pupils the skills and confidence to live a fulfilling adult life. Leaders have well-established links with colleges and specialist providers. They support sixth-form students effectively in moving from the school to their chosen post-19 options. Pupils and staff enjoy first-rate, trusting relationships. Staff are experts at managing pupils’ behaviours. They do so with consistency. They are very effective in helping pupils calm down should they get anxious or emotional. As a result, there is a positive and productive atmosphere across the school. On the odd occasion when bullying occurs, leaders respond in a thoughtful and appropriate way. They take account of the individual understanding and needs of those involved. All pupils have equal opportunities to access a broad range of enrichment activities. For example, leaders make sure that everyone can enjoy residential trips no matter what their needs or disabilities. Staff do a great deal to nurture pupils’ talents and interests, such as in art, music, sport and food technology.