The school has not ensured that pupils consistently behave with respect for adults and other pupils. Around the school, and especially at breaktime and lunchtime, too many pupils behave in a way that leaves other pupils feeling afraid or unsafe. Bullying and incidents of discrimination are too common. Some pupils do not report concerns as they consider that doing so makes little difference. Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to ensure that it is ambitious. In lessons, pupils generally work well and focus on their learning. However, too often the selection of activities does not build on previous learning, and checking for understanding is inconsistent. This means that too many pupils struggle to remember what they have been taught. The high rates of absence also mean that pupils often do not recall important learning. Parents’ and carers’ views of the school vary. The school has worked to engage parents. Some recognise the efforts to improve the school and are pleased with the welcome their children have had since starting. Other parents feel that leaders are not responding to their concerns, especially around the behaviour of some pupils.