Overton School transforms the lives of pupils. The school has high expectations. Pupils develop trust, resilience and determination because of the aspirational goals that the school sets. Pupils make remarkable progress both academically and socially. Pupils learn with success because the school knows them as individuals. Staff hear the pupils and get to know their strengths and needs. The school expertly supports pupils through communication systems and enabling environments. Pupils thrive and experience positive emotions. Pupils who have previously found it challenging to engage with education demonstrate impressive attitudes to learning and developing new skills and confidence. This helps them flourish and develop highly respectful attitudes to their work, staff and peers. There is a sharp focus on developing the important skills that pupils need to learn. The enrichment programme is exceptional, sparking the interests and talents of pupils. Pupils rise to the challenge, learning musical instruments, taking on work experience in the school’s Swiss Rhino café, managing the tuck shop and mentoring younger pupils. As a result, pupils are ambitious for their future and leave Overton School well prepared for their next steps.