Leaders are ambitious for pupils at Middlewich High School. Pupils respond well to leaders’ expectations that they should aspire, believe and belong. In recent years, leaders have considerably improved many aspects of the school. Pupils and staff spoke positively about the changes that leaders have made. Leaders have created an increasingly academic culture. Leaders have secured considerable improvements to the quality of education. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision), achieve well. Pupils feel happy and safe. Most pupils are respectful towards each other and to adults. Pupils typically have positive attitudes to learning and behave well. However, some pupils do not always choose to behave as well as they should in lessons and around the school. Leaders have successfully established effective systems to improve the behaviour of these pupils. Pupils explained that leaders do not tolerate bullying or the use of derogatory language. When bullying incidents occur, adults deal with these quickly and effectively. Pupils comment that they can approach staff about any worries or concerns they may have. Pupils enjoy the range of extra-curricular clubs on offer, to develop their skills, aptitudes and interests. These activities include numerous sports and performance opportunities. For example, during the inspection, pupils were keen to share how much they were looking forward to taking part in the Christmas production.