Pupils enjoy attending Hope Corner School because of the support they receive from caring staff. Pupils feel safe and they are safe. They have developed warm and trusting relationships with adults in the school. Pupils believe that the school is a ‘place where everyone matters’. They respect each other and staff. Pupils typically behave well. Pupils are confident that staff will deal effectively with any bullying that might occur. Leaders expect pupils to achieve well, and they do in some, but not all, subjects. Pupils study a wide range of subjects and have opportunities to achieve some nationally accredited qualifications. However, curriculum planning in some subjects does not always build on what pupils already know. This means that pupils do not make as much progress as possible through the planned curriculum. This limits their achievement in some subjects. Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities to broaden their experiences beyond the academic curriculum. These include cultural visits, adventurous activities and charitable work, which help to develop pupils’ self-confidence, communication skills and teamwork. Pupils develop a secure understanding of fundamental British values. This is because the teaching that they receive models expected behaviours, such as tolerance and fairness, and sharply focuses on the key pieces of knowledge that pupils need to know about British society.