Most pupils enjoy coming to school here, although some are saddened by the very high turnover of staff. Pupils’ observations that, ‘We just need to know that the teacher will be here for the whole year,’ and, ‘The teacher left without saying goodbye to us. I hate that when that happens,’ are sentiments shared by others, including parents. Older pupils love the school’s curriculum and are happy to debate the key features of their favourite subjects. Pupils also enjoy their time in the school’s extensive grounds, especially in the Dell. They like the fact that the school has sheep, a single chicken, and is frequently visited by a fox or two. However, inspectors’ visits to lessons in the outdoor environment showed that time is often wasted, and pupils are not always as engaged in their learning as they might be. This is because the expectations of some staff are not high enough. Some pupils are worried about the behaviour of others and what they see as bullying. They also think that not all staff act when they should to solve problems. Despite this, relationships overall are positive, and staff are dedicated and work hard to provide a safe and caring environment for pupils.