This school has undergone severe turbulence in the last 18 months. At the time of the inspection, there was no substantive headteacher in place. Two assistant headteachers have taken on the running of the school. Governors and the local authority have not provided enough effective support for these leaders. As a result, standards at the school have declined. Safeguarding procedures are not effective. There is a lack of leadership capacity within the school. Despite these issues, staff ensure that pupils continue to do well. All staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils’ conduct is good. They work hard and aim to do well. Lessons are calm and orderly. Pupils play well together at social times. Bullying incidents are rare and pupils have every confidence in their teachers to sort any that might occur. Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of activities that develop their personal interests. The many activities include trips, visits, residentials and after-school clubs. Many pupils make good use of these clubs and further their learning outside of lessons. Pupils speak with passion about their trips and visits.