Pupils are being let down. They do not receive the quality of education and care they deserve. Staff expect too little and lack clarity about managing pupils’ behaviour. Pupils’ special educational needs are not being met. This means lessons are disrupted and pupils are not learning enough. They are prepared very poorly for their next steps. Pupils’ attitudes are poor. Pupils are not engaged in learning. The lack of clear expectations and worthwhile activities make this worse. Many pupils show a lack of respect for each other and for staff. Violent behaviour is common. Staff do not have the skills to manage difficult behaviour. Pupils say they are bullied. Staff agree. Both say it is dealt with badly. Pupils, their parents and staff are right to agree that pupils are not safe. Pupils frequently leave the site or climb on the roof. They do not trust staff to look after them. Processes to deal with safeguarding issues are not effective. There is very low morale among the staff. They are concerned that they will be hurt by pupils. Many are openly critical of leaders.