Pupils who spoke with us told us they enjoy coming to school. They told us that they feel safe and well cared for. This view is shared by parents, carers and the local authority representatives who place pupils in the school. Pupils said that behaviour is good most of the time and that bullying rarely happens. Pupil are confident that leaders will deal with it effectively when it does occur. Staff have high expectation of pupils’ behaviour and achievement. This helps to ensure that pupils achieve well in a wide range of subjects. Pupils’ good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning help them to succeed in reading, writing, mathematics and in vocational studies. Staff encourage pupils to pursue their interests and develop their skills in a range of sports. These include football, table-tennis, swimming, rugby and badminton. Pupils demonstrate their creativity in art. They play various string and percussion instruments well. Pupils enjoy field trips and visits to local places of interest, all of which are closely linked to their studies. These places of interest include local beaches, a squirrel reserve, local forest parks and industry museums.