Pupils know that teachers at this school have high expectations of them. As pupils arrive at the school in the morning, teachers greet them at the gate to help them start the day well. Pupils attend well and are punctual. Most pupils enjoy coming to school. They value the positive relationships they have with caring staff. Pupils feel safe and happy. Teachers support pupils to be kind and ambitious individuals. Pupils know what bullying is. They say that it does happen. Some pupils lack confidence in reporting incidents of bullying and some types of derogatory language because they are unsure how well teachers will deal with it. Other pupils are more confident and know that there are staff, such as the student progress leaders, who will handle any problems. Behaviour around the school is calm. However, some pupils’ attitudes to learning are not positive in lessons. Pupils take part in ‘memory morning’ every week. This is an opportunity for them to revisit important learning in some subjects as a year group. These sessions have a positive atmosphere, with tutors circulating and encouraging pupils to show what they know. Some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not yet benefit from a good enough quality of education. Pupils and parents and carers value the clubs and extra-curricular activities this school provides to help pupils broaden their horizons and develop talents and interests.