Pupils, and students in the sixth form, enjoy accessing the wide range of enrichment opportunities on offer at Church Lawton School. They benefit from activities such as swimming and cooking. Pupils enjoy taking part in art and games clubs. These opportunities help pupils to broaden their experiences and improve their independence. Many pupils confidently shared their achievements with inspectors. Pupils are clearly happy at this school. Pupils respond well to leaders’ high expectations for their behaviour. Leaders ensure that the school is calm and orderly. Pupils strive to gain student or class of the week in assemblies. They value the time that they spend with Lottie, the therapy dog. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. Pupils know who to speak to if they have any worries or concerns. They trust staff to sort out any problems that they experience. Leaders deal with bullying effectively. Leaders expect pupils to achieve well. Pupils, including those students in the sixth form, enjoy learning and they achieve well in most subjects. Caring staff ensure that pupils receive suitable support to meet their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The relationships fostered between staff, pupils, and parents and carers are typically positive. Most parents reported that their children appreciate the help and guidance that leaders provide.