Pupils who join Green Heath School typically have a limited understanding of English. They have experienced disrupted education and some have no previous experience of formal education. Staff work closely with the placing local authorities to get to know pupils well. They gain an understanding of pupils’ lived experiences, their academic needs and ambitions. Pupils are safe and feel valued. Staff want what is best for pupils. Relationships are a real strength. Classrooms and other areas are calm and purposeful. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils’ conduct in school is impeccable. They show respect for one another and for staff. Laughter and smiles are commonplace here. The school puts emphasis on how well pupils learn English and expects them to do so rapidly. Pupils’ enthusiasm for learning English is evident, as are their positive attitudes. Staff are skilled at helping pupils at an early stage of learning English and provide carefully tailored support. Pupils do well in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, pupils’ learning in other subjects is less successful because the curriculum is not implemented well enough.