Pupils love coming to Crosshill Special School. They smile as they arrive in the morning and they are eager to start their lessons. Pupils behave exceptionally well throughout the day. They are highly respectful to one another, staff and visitors. Pupils and students said that school is a happy and safe place because staff work hard to make it that way. Pupils told inspectors that they feel confident that leaders will deal with bullying effectively if it should happen. Pupils appreciate how well staff help them to learn and thrive. Pupils know that leaders have high expectations of what they can achieve. Pupils understand what they need to do to be successful. They work hard in their lessons. Students in the sixth form are very well prepared for adult life. Most pupils across the school achieve well. Pupils enjoy a wealth of activities outside the classroom that help them to flourish. These include mini-enterprises to raise funds for local charities. Pupils take leading roles in sports activities across the region. Leaders invite people into school to talk to pupils about the jobs they do. Pupils have exceptional opportunities to develop their talents and interests.