This is a school where high levels of aspiration and inspiration go hand in hand. Pupils enjoy increasing success as they first settle, then move rapidly upwards and onwards. Pupils say that not everything goes perfectly all of the time. However, they readily explain that staff are dedicated, massively supportive and ‘super nice’, even when things are ‘tough’. Relationships across the school are strong, including between pupils. Older pupils in particular are confident to share their ideas. Inspectors’ discussions with pupils were sometimes lively. Not everybody totally agrees with everything others say, but opinions are considered and listened to respectfully and with understanding. Pupils know that they come to school to learn, and not just about mathematics and English. The pastoral support the school offers is equally as strong as the focus on pupils’ achievement. Expectations of behaviour and progress through the curriculum, including the school’s vocational options, are high for all. It does not matter what pupils’ background or barriers to learning are, staff want the best for everyone. The impact of this is a safe, happy and industrious school, where ‘kindness’, one of the school’s key values, has a high profile.