Pupils know that staff care for them and are interested in them as an individual. They are positive about school. Many have had periods of absence in their education before coming here but now have good attendance. Pupils are really interested in the topics they are taught about. They talk excitedly about what they have learned and can apply it to different situations. Pupils are motivated by teachers to practise the key skills of reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils access a good range of specialist facilities for subjects, including science, physical education, art and computing. They receive a broad curriculum, and most pupils move on to highly appropriate next steps in their education or training. The curriculum is enhanced by a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities. They have many visitors in to talk about current learning topics, possible careers and college choices. Behaviour is of a high standard. Pupils know what to do if they are upset or angry. Staff support pupils well in a positive way to develop strategies to get back to learning quickly. Where pupils feel that they are bullied or that others are mean to them, they are confident that staff will help sort this out quickly.