Different pupils have very different experiences at Christ The King High School. This is because leaders’ systems for managing unkind behaviour, such as bullying and name-calling, are not as effective as they should be. Some pupils said that they feel happy and safe at school. However, a number of other pupils disagree. Pupils described the atmosphere in lessons, communal spaces and corridors as generally calm and orderly. Despite pupils’ positive perceptions, leaders have not made sure that all pupils behave as well as they should. For example, on occasion, pupils experience racist, homophobic or unwanted sexual language from their peers. Some pupils said that they do not feel confident reporting this behaviour because some adults do not take these concerns seriously or do enough to tackle this disrespectful behaviour. Some pupils told inspectors that leaders do not do enough to safeguard them in school. Pupils are at risk of harm because leaders’, including governors’, attitudes to safeguarding are lax. Keeping pupils safe is not perceived as everyone’s business at this school. Leaders do not have high enough expectations of what some pupils can and should achieve. For example, some pupils are precluded from studying a broad and balanced curriculum, particularly at key stage 3. These pupils are not as well prepared for the next stage of their education as they should be. Some pupils value and enjoy the range of extra-curricular activities that are on offer. The pupils who access these activities develop their talents and confidence. For example, they become school council representatives or reading buddies for younger pupils. However, many pupils do not engage in the wider enrichment opportunities available to them.