Pupils are proud of their school. They enjoy coming to school to board and to study. Pupils like learning Islamic studies alongside a broad range of secular subjects. They study hard, but they also have a wide range of extra-curricular activities to get involved in. For example, pupils play football, go swimming, or can learn archery or horse riding. Leaders are ambitious for pupils. They have designed a programme of learning that aims to ensure that all pupils are ready for their next steps in education, employment and training. In most secular subjects, these aims are working well. The curriculum typically develops and deepens pupils’ learning progressively. Leaders and staff motivate and support pupils to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. For example, pupils receive guidance from an independent careers adviser and have careers talks from guest speakers and former sixth-form students. Pupils described the school as being like a family. Pupils treat one another, and staff, with respect. In lessons, they focus on their learning, and rarely disrupt others. They want to do well, and take pride in their achievements. Pupils said that bullying rarely happens in this school. While uncommon, staff are quick to spot and resolve any incidents of bullying that do take place. Pupils are well cared for and feel safe.