Standards have fallen since the school’s previous inspection, and pupils at Peacehaven Heights have not achieved well. As a result, many pupils have not been well prepared for secondary school. Since her appointment, the interim headteacher has tackled the significant areas for improvement in the school. This is already making a difference. Staff now have much higher expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour. Despite this, the school is still not providing a good standard of education. Pupils say that, since September, behaviour has improved. Most pupils understand the newly introduced ‘core values’ of resilience, compassion, respect and courage. They are keen to be on the ‘golden table’ at lunchtimes as a reward for demonstrating one of these. However, some pupils still struggle to behave well. Pupils understand that bullying is wrong. They say that it is rare, and that staff stop any bullying that does happen straightaway. This is a happy school where pupils feel safe. Teachers are kind, and so pupils feel valued. Pupils usually enjoy their lessons and try their best. However, leaders need to do more to make sure that pupils catch up with their learning and have the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to be successful.