The school is at the heart of the community. Pupils, staff, parents and carers comment on this. Diversity is celebrated and nurtured throughout the school. Everyone is welcome here and valued for what they offer to the school’s diverse community. Many pupils join the school throughout the academic year, and several speak English as an additional language. Across the school, pupils speak over 50 different languages. There is a highly inclusive ethos and the school is determined to raise aspirations for pupils. This ambition is being achieved through the exceptionally strong pastoral support and bespoke personal development programme that the school offers. There is still some work to be done, however, to embed curriculum changes so that all pupils achieve well. Pupils benefit from the warm, purposeful environment that staff have created. The positive relationships seen throughout the school are built on a deep understanding of each pupil’s needs. Pupils are taught how to stay safe and why this matters. The school makes sure that pupils who are learning English still understand the key safety messages. Pupils are clear on the importance of having a trusted adult to talk to should they have any worries.