Pupils describe their school as an amazing community where newcomers are welcome. Staff work tirelessly to make this a reality. Pupils from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds talk positively about how joining the school was marked by kindness. Some describe friendships ‘that will last’, with deep conviction. Pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent. Standards are high because staff are determined and encourage pupils to be their best. Pupils are expected to contribute positively to all areas of the school. As a result, they work hard, learn to become resilient, and achieve very well. Additional opportunities to develop and broaden pupils’ interests are manyfold. Understanding how robotic arms work, singing, dancing and ‘conditioning’ (preparing a football player’s body and mind to achieve their best) are among a myriad of topics that pupils talk about when asked about their school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do equally well here. Staff are adept at identifying pupils who need additional support. Being different is not a barrier to success. Pupils themselves are accepting of each other, even on the rare occasions when they fall out. They describe their school as ‘safe’ and ‘problem free’, though they have mixed feelings about their lunches.