Leaders, and those responsible for governance, have failed pupils at this school. They have overseen the decline in the quality of education that pupils receive. The curriculum does not serve pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), well. It is inadequate, narrow and unambitious. Pupils’ knowledge in many subjects, including in the early years, is not secure. Pupils with SEND, including those in the specially resourced provision for SEND (specially resourced provision), do not achieve well. This is because leaders and staff do not have high enough academic expectations of them. Leaders have not made sure that staff know how to adapt the delivery of the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. Pupils told inspectors that leaders’ and staff’s expectations for their behaviour are now higher than in the past. Older pupils respond positively to these expectations. However, despite these improvements, some younger pupils find it hard to concentrate in lessons due to the high levels of noise from other pupils. This leads pupils to lose focus and to interrupt the learning of others. Pupils do not learn as well as they should. Despite the inadequacies in the curriculum, pupils are safe at school. They can speak with staff about any worries that they may have. Pupils said that leaders take bullying seriously and resolve any issues quickly. Leaders ensure that pupils’ physical and emotional health is well supported. Pupils enjoy taking part in the many sports clubs on offer. They are happy in school. However, the wider opportunities to develop pupils’ character and interests are more limited. In addition, too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough to benefit from all that it has to offer to enhance their personal development.