The school is successful in preparing pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to enter the world of work. Pupils benefit from specialist facilities which replicate workplace environments. The vast majority of students in the sixth form and pupils in Year 11 go on to ambitious destinations. The school has high expectations of pupils and builds a culture of professionalism. Staff model respectful behaviour and teach pupils how to act professionally. Pupils in turn treat each other and staff with respect. A rich programme of enrichment that runs alongside the academic and vocational curriculum broadens pupils’ horizons. Staff help pupils find new interests. For example, pupils learn about aspects of theatre production such as lighting through the chance to work backstage at ‘Abba Voyage’. Many pupils, particularly in Years 10 and 11, join the school with negative experiences of education. Staff look after pupils well and keep them safe. They help pupils to develop positive character traits over time, such as self-esteem, confidence and resilience. For example, pupils meet and talk to industry professionals, arrange work experience and push themselves to achieve challenging vocational projects. A wealth of leadership opportunities support pupils to develop teamwork and responsibility.