Pupils benefit from attending Clay Hill School. They flourish because they feel safe and well cared for. They appreciate how adults support them to learn at a pace that suits them. This helps pupils gain confidence and engage in learning in a way that they have struggled to do in the past. Some parents describe how this has transformed their child’s life after long periods of time away from education. Adults understand pupils’ learning, social and emotional needs very well. Leaders are highly ambitious for what pupils can achieve academically, as well as personally. The school’s work is planned carefully, taking all of these needs and ambitions into account. Great use is made of the school and local environments to stimulate pupils and engage them in learning. As a result, pupils participate fully in their education and are prepared well for the future. Clay Hill is a happy place to be. Pupils and adults interact respectfully, showing genuine care for each other. Classrooms are calm and purposeful, with pupils sensitive to each other’s needs. At breaktimes, warm relationships are evident. Instances of bullying are rare. They are handled sensitively, minimising the chance of a recurrence.