Most pupils enjoy coming to school. They have positive relationships with each other and their teachers. Pupils take part in a range of extra-curricular activities including clubs, visits and trips. Many pupils enjoy musical instrument lessons in which they learn to play guitar, drums and woodwind instruments. Pupils welcome the newly introduced LGBTQ+ group. They value the sports leaders programme which develops pupils’ leadership skills. Pupils feel safe in school. They know there is someone to talk to if they have any concerns. They told inspectors that staff deal with any incidents of bullying quickly and effectively. The pupils and staff who spoke with inspectors said that pupils’ behaviour is improving. In lessons, many pupils concentrate on their work and listen carefully. However, a small minority of pupils do not behave as well as they should in some lessons and around the school during breaktimes. Leaders and teachers have raised their expectations of what pupils can achieve. However, some pupils do not achieve as well as they should in some subjects. This is partly because of weaknesses in the design and delivery of the curriculum.