There is a strong sense of community at St Augustine’s. The school encourages pupils to take on responsibilities and many do. Pupils spoke with pride about their work as well-being ambassadors to support their peers’ mental health. Pupils enjoy being part of this school. They appreciate the importance of working together for a greater good, for example by raising money for their chosen charities. Most pupils rise to meet the school’s high expectations. They are polite and respectful to each other and move around school calmly. Relationships between staff and pupils are typically positive. Pupils told inspectors that there is always an adult that they can talk to, should they have any worries. The school resolves any such concerns quickly and well. Pupils are positive about recent changes to how the school deals with any poor behaviour. The school wants all pupils to achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These pupils benefit from the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. To meet its high expectations, the school encourages all pupils to develop their independence and their resilience. In the main, they achieve well. Pupils with SEND thrive here.