Inconsistencies in the school’s approach to behaviour management, coupled with a weak oversight of pupils’ welfare, contribute to an ineffective safeguarding culture. Some pupils do not feel safe due to the behaviour and attitudes of their peers. Many pupils do not report concerns because they do not trust the school to deal with them. Some members of staff report that they do not have the support from senior leaders to keep themselves, or pupils, safe from harm. Swearing and the use of derogatory comments by pupils are commonplace. Pupils’ rates of attendance are low. The school has not acted quickly enough to improve attendance since the previous inspection in May 2023. This has declined further. Classes are closed on a regular basis due to staff absence. When this happens, pupils do not have access to a remote learning offer and are not receiving their education entitlement. The school’s expectations of pupils are low. Pupils frequently experience a series of disconnected lessons that do not build their knowledge, skills or understanding. Much of the curriculum is not carefully designed or delivered effectively. Pupils do not achieve well. The school does not prepare them well enough for future education or employment.