This is a school nestled within the coastal town of Swanage and very much in the heart of its community. Leaders are proud of the inclusive approach, summarised in their vision, ‘enjoying learning together’. Following a period of change, including changes to leadership and an increase in age range, the school is now more settled. Pupils say that they really enjoy school. Most parents who gave a view agree that their children are safe and that they thrive at school. Pupils agree with a summary provided by a pupil who said that he had attended many schools but ‘this one feels like home!’. Expectations continue to rise under the leadership of the headteacher who is ambitious for every pupil. This helps pupils to achieve well. Pupils told us that behaviour is generally good and we agree. Teachers say that the new approach helps to improve pupils’ behaviour. Support staff help pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to manage any worries. Pupils have a strong sense of right and wrong. They told us that they do not experience bullying in school. They explained that the posters around the school remind them that bullying is not acceptable and that the school takes it seriously.