Pupils do not learn the curriculum well enough. Too often they do not fully understand what they have been taught. Leaders want pupils to learn the curriculum well. This is yet to happen effectively. Leaders are ambitious for the school and the community it serves. Pupils develop the personal skills and knowledge they need to be successful. They learn how to stay safe, look after their own well-being and be respectful. They are well prepared to make informed decisions about their future. Pupils reported that bullying in school is infrequent. They say that when it does occur, staff deal with it appropriately. Pupils report that staff do not tolerate inappropriate language, such as homophobic language, if they hear it. Most lessons are calm and orderly. Pupils behave in lessons and listen respectfully to staff and to each other. Staff and pupils understand the systems for dealing with poor behaviour. These have helped to improve behaviour. However, these systems can mean pupils miss out on lesson time and they do not routinely catch up on missed learning. Pupils feel safe in school. Pupils told inspectors that during social times, others generally behave well, although there are some instances of poor behaviour. Many pupils attend the wide range of enrichment activities on offer.