Pupils benefit from a very well-planned, broad and aspirational curriculum that helps them to learn well and prepares them for success in their next steps. Pupils appreciate the range of learning they have. They enjoy coming to school and display positive attitudes in lessons and around the school. They relish the wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities on offer and are proud of the new interests and skills they are supported to develop. Pupils feel safe because of carefully considered safeguarding arrangements and the ‘Learning for Life’ pastoral curriculum. This successfully promotes pupils’ well-being and helps to create a community where respect for others, including those who hold different opinions and beliefs, is embedded. Pupils show courtesy and consideration for each other, and bullying is rare. If it does occur, pupils are confident that staff address it quickly and successfully. Pupils also appreciate the strong local links with other secondary schools and the sixth-form college. They like the mentoring opportunities and can see how these help them to consider their options and be ambitious. Leaders aim to widen horizons for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), through cultural trips and careers education.