Ormston School is a place where pupils feel safe and well supported. Pupils are happy to attend the school. They recognise the positive contribution it makes to their education and lives. Staff form strong and supportive relationships with pupils. This ensures pupils feel settled and well cared for. The proprietor and the school have high expectations for pupils. They have a clear aspiration for all pupils to develop personally and academically. The school has developed a broad and ambitious curriculum. It enables pupils to build confidence and achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils experience a wide variety of learning and personal development opportunities outside of the classroom. For example, pupils visit the local cricket ground to develop their sporting skills. They grow their own food to sell at the nearby urban market. Pupils enjoy making use of the school’s wooded grounds to be active and strengthen their social skills during outdoor learning activities. The school’s educational approaches support pupils’ learning and emotional wellbeing effectively. Staff provide swift and well-thought-out support if pupils become overwhelmed. As a result, the school environment is typically calm. Most pupils behave in a sensible manner throughout the school day.