Pupils hold positive views about attending this school now. They recognise that the school has improved dramatically. Pupils also know that the high expectations that staff have help them to achieve academically and personally. The school’s ICE (integrity, care and excellence) values permeate the school’s work. Staff focus on helping pupils improve their mindsets. This builds pupils’ strength of character. Pupils are proud and enthusiastic about achieving ‘ICE points’. Teachers award these when pupils demonstrate the school’s values. Pupils know that the accumulation of ICE points will enable them to attend end-of-year events, such as the ‘ICE festival’. Pupils feel safe and happy at the school. They know that there is a host of adults whom they can speak to about any problems that they might have. There are ample ways to report any type of poor behaviour. Pupils’ overwhelming view is that the school does not tolerate poor behaviour and that staff will deal with it if it does occur. Most parents and carers would recommend this school to others. One parent’s comment that summed up the view of many was, ‘My daughter has really flourished while being at Chellaston. She has improved academically as well as becoming more confident.’