Over time, pupils do not achieve well enough because the quality of the education they receive is inadequate. Most pupils spend their time trying to catch up in reading, writing and mathematics as they move through the school, instead of experiencing a rich and varied curriculum. Pupils have limited opportunities to learn subjects such as art and science in depth. Pupils are safe on the school site, and say they are happy and feel safe. However, leaders do not do enough to help those pupils who share their worries about their safety. Behaviour is poor. Some pupils do not listen to teachers and are not respectful when they respond to adults. Too many pupils have poor attitudes towards their learning; they do not make any effort to try their best. Until very recently, bullying has not been dealt with properly. More recently, the acting headteacher has worked hard to improve pupils’ behaviour towards one another. Pupils do not receive enough opportunities to understand the wider world. Pupils’ understanding of different faiths, cultures and communities is underdeveloped. Pupils are not well prepared for life in modern Britain.