Pupils are happy. They are polite, courteous and respectful. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well. They attend well. The school has a distinct Islamic ethos. Pupils learn about British life and traditions. They join in community events and raise money for charities. Pupils say they feel safe, yet the school’s arrangements to keep them safe give cause for concern. The checks to ensure the safe recruitment of staff have not been carried out fully for some adults at the school. Accumulated rubbish presents a fire hazard. There is not a strong culture of safeguarding. Pupils work hard. They demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. However, the curriculum concentrates too much on preparing pupils for tests and examinations. This is especially so in Years 9, 10 and 11. The key stage 3 curriculum is not ambitious enough. Sixth-form students enjoy challenging academic courses. The curriculum is not well planned in some subjects, such as history. Some teachers do not have a strong enough grasp of the subject that they teach. This means that they do not support pupils’ learning well. Pupils are not able to recall what they have learned over time in subjects such as history and science. There are very good relationships between pupils. Boys routinely support each other’s learning. Leaders do not tolerate bullying. Pupils are confident that staff deal with any issues quickly.