Nidderdale High School’s ethos of ‘Respect, Ready, Safe’ is reflected regularly in the relationships that staff have with pupils. Pupils feel safe and are ready to learn. Leaders take bullying seriously. They have ensured that pupils know how to report bullying through a dedicated email address. Although the majority of pupils feel that bullying is dealt with well by staff, a small number of pupils do not. Pupils generally behave well in lessons and around school. In some lessons, there is some low-level disruption. Teachers follow the behaviour policy to refocus pupils on their learning. Where behaviour is not as strong in some lessons, learning activities are not as challenging as they could be. Leaders know this and have plans to review curriculum planning in subjects where the curriculum requires further development, including in mathematics. There are high ambitions to broaden pupils’ experiences beyond the taught curriculum. The introduction of the ‘Niddventure’ curriculum gives pupils access to an outdoor learning programme and opportunities to engage with the local community. For example, Year 7 pupils undertake a hill climb with their form tutor. Pupils use their rewards points to select Niddventure activities. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This ensures all pupils participate fully in the life of the school.