This is a school where expectations have remained low for too long. Leaders have not managed the school’s transition from a middle school to a secondary school well. In many subjects, pupils experience a poorly planned curriculum. This does not help pupils to make the progress of which they are capable. Pupils do not behave well. In many lessons, low-level disruption does not allow pupils to focus on their learning. Teachers do not tackle poor behaviour consistently. Some pupils say that bullying happens at the school and that they do not have confidence in staff to deal with it. At social times and at the end of the school day, staff do not always supervise pupils properly. Pupils do not attend school as often as they should. This also has a negative impact on their learning. There are extra-curricular opportunities that take place every day after school. This includes jewellery making, Latin and various sports clubs during ‘Enrichment Thursdays’. Pupils do not have a secure understanding of fundamental British values and the different careers available to them when they leave school.