Pupils thrive at this welcoming and happy school. They benefit from the exceptionally warm and friendly relationships that they enjoy with staff. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have experienced considerable disruption to their education prior to joining the school. New pupils settle very quickly because of the bespoke programmes put in place to support their transition to the school. The school has an unwavering determination that pupils will achieve their very best. There is a shared commitment to ‘Building our futures, together’. This ambition is fully realised. The highly tailored curriculum that is in place for each pupil ensures that they achieve remarkably well. Pupils learn in a respectful and calm environment. They easily live up to the high expectations that the school has of their behaviour. Pupils are keen to earn points for behaving well and to achieve their weekly targets. Pupils are fully involved in many aspects of school life. They spoke enthusiastically about how they care for the horses, goats, rabbits and ducks within the school grounds. Pupils take great pride in growing a range of fruit and vegetables. They learn to cook healthy meals with these ingredients to share with their peers and staff. Pupils readily assume roles of responsibility. Members of the school council gather other pupils’ views to inform decisions made about the school, for example about the design of the new school badge. Eco warriors use their learning about plastic waste and the environment to champion recycling within the school.