This is a warm, happy and inclusive school where everyone feels safe. Pupils are supported to achieve their best by teachers who expect them to work hard. Teachers make sure pupils know what they need to do by explaining learning in small steps. This means pupils learn well in all subjects and are prepared for further education and beyond. Most continue to study academic subjects at sixth-form colleges. Leaders and teachers work hard to help pupils succeed. They have constructed a broad and balanced curriculum which is planned and sequenced well. In addition to the range of academic subjects taught, pupils also benefit from a variety of enrichment activities. These include horse riding, golf, archery, capoeira and kickboxing. Pupils appreciate having these opportunities as part of the wider curriculum. The relationships between pupils across the school are extremely positive and behaviour is exceptional. Older pupils take their responsibility as role models to younger pupils very seriously. Bullying is not tolerated, and pupils say that it is extremely rare. If it does occur, pupils are assured that teachers and staff deal with it.