Pupils are exceptionally proud to be members of Calder Lodge School. They develop strong and trusting bonds with each other and staff. Pupils understand that they should treat each other respectfully. They manage their emotions especially well and behave responsibly. Pupils’ have regard for others. This helps to ensure that the school is calm and purposeful. Many pupils have not had positive learning experiences in their previous school. Some pupils have had long periods out of education prior to joining this school. However, the school is determined that pupils will succeed. Most pupils live up to staff’s high aspirations. These pupils excel in their learning. Pupils support many different worthy causes. For example, they enjoy coming to school dressed in their own clothes to raise funds for different cancer and children’s charities. Also, pupils like to engage with residents in a local residential home through shared art and craft activities. Pupils have an especially strong appreciation of fundamental British values, including those of democracy and the rule of law. They learn about and celebrate various cultural and religious events, including Shavuot, Eid and Diwali. Pupils are happy at school. The enjoy the many rich and exciting opportunities available to them. Visits to castles, farms, museums and galleries enrich pupils’ learning experiences. Pupils are encouraged to develop hobbies and skills through swimming, archery, horticulture and outdoor adventurous activities.