Pupils arrive happily each day and enjoy school. They make good friendships and show kindness and respect to others. Pupils are safe and well cared for. Staff get to know pupils and their families well. This contributes to the school’s happy and welcoming ethos where all pupils are valued. Pupils behave well. They are keen to learn new things and want to do their best. Pupils do not achieve well enough in their secular studies. They do not learn a broad range of subjects. The curriculum does not help pupils to build their knowledge securely over time. Children in the early years do not reach a sufficient standard in English. Children do not learn to read using phonics in the Reception Year. The weaknesses in the quality of secular education mean that pupils are not well prepared for the next stages in their learning. Pupils learn about the world around them. They visit other schools to take part in singing and dancing activities. They enjoy visits out and about, including residentials. Pupils perform songs to residents in local care homes and raise funds for charities. Despite some strengths in the school’s personal development offer, the school’s programme for relationships and sex education (RSE) does not meet the statutory requirements for secondary-age pupils.