This is a small school where pupils are safe and happy. Many pupils have struggled to manage in their previous schools. Pupils often have a lot of gaps in their learning when they join Park House School. Leaders are determined that pupils will achieve their full potential. Pupils study the national curriculum. Teaching groups are small. Pupils build positive relationships with staff. Pupils are keen to learn. They attend well and concentrate in lessons. Pupils make progress quickly in most areas of the curriculum. However, some pupils’ speaking and listening skills are not developed as much as they need to be. Leaders recognise the importance of reading. Many pupils who join the school are still at the early stage of reading. Pupils are taught to read by well-trained staff. Pupils quickly become increasingly confident readers. This is a friendly school. Bullying is very rare. Staff are quick to sort out any misunderstandings between pupils. Leaders help pupils to learn about themselves and the world around them. Staff provide pupils with many opportunities to learn outside the classroom. Pupils have the chance to try new things, such as kayaking and abseiling. Many pupils said that they particularly like the ‘making memories’ programme. This is where pupils choose to go on one special trip a year that is personal to them.