Pupils thrive at this school. All staff care for the pupils. There is a strong sense of community. Pupils say that they feel safe and well cared for. They believe teachers support them to be better learners. Staff ensure that there is a calm and organised atmosphere. As a result, lessons are purposeful. Pupils make strong progress. Parents, carers and pupils say they love the school. Pupils enjoy the range of opportunities that staff provide. For example, pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular experiences. Staff make very good use of the well-resourced facilities. For example, pupils enjoy using the school’s swimming pool and learning to cater in the cookery room. There are extensive grounds for pupils to explore and learn in outside. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about the ‘quarry’ where they learn to build fires and about the world around them. Pupils arrive having had a disjointed experience of education, because their behaviour can be challenging. Leaders ensure that they get to know pupils quickly and work out what they need. Staff then get to know their pupils exceptionally well. Individual behaviour plans are well considered. They lead to significant improvement to behaviour over time. Consequently, pupils learn to manage their own behaviour and to value education. Many succeed in the next stage of their education.