Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. They ensure that pupils study a curriculum that covers a balanced range of national curriculum subjects in Years 7 to 9. All pupils in Years 10 and 11 study GCSE qualifications in English, mathematics, science, modern foreign languages and humanities which make up the English Baccalaureate range of subjects. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy and safe, and behave well. Pupils are well mannered and respectful to staff and to each other. Leaders have high expectations, including for the behaviour of pupils. Pupils reported that bullying in the school was rare. When bullying does happen, leaders are swift to address it. Pupils take part in a wide range of extra-curricular trips and educational visits. They visit London museums and sports venues, and have the opportunity to take part in residential stay overs. Older pupils are role models to younger ones. Pupils are encouraged to take on leadership roles such as prefects and help to lead charity events.