Many pupils feel happy and safe at Hanson School. However, they talk about crowded corridors and some pushing. They like the fact that there are staff in the corridors to help maintain order. Most pupils behave well and have positive attitudes in lessons. However, a sizeable minority of pupils do not regularly follow the school rules. Of the pupils who inspectors talked to, most told us that bullying is not common. Leaders are working hard to improve attendance, but a significant number of pupils still do not come to school often enough. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do not achieve as well as they should. They are falling behind other pupils in the country who have similar starting points. Staff support and encourage pupils with SEND. However, not all teachers make use of the information they are given about the learning needs of these pupils. The Additionally Resourced Centre (ARC), which supports visual and hearing-impaired pupils, is a strength of the school. Many pupils enjoy the wide range of sports available to them. An increasing number are taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.