Over the past year, the school has experienced considerable turbulence in leadership and staff turnover. This has had a negative impact on the quality of education pupils receive. However, current leaders are ambitious for pupils. They are taking decisive action to bring about improvements to the curriculum, including in the sixth form. Pupils feel safe and well cared for in this welcoming school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and positive. Well-planned morning routines, including wake up exercises, encourage pupils to communicate and interact with staff and each other. This helps pupils prepare for the day ahead. Most pupils join the school after significant periods of disruption to their previous education. Staff are adept at noticing when to intervene if pupils show any signs of anxiety. Learning flows smoothly. Occasionally, some pupils struggle, but staff are on hand to help pupils self-regulate. Behaviour records and discussions with staff confirm that bullying happens rarely. Pupils gain confidence from weekly horse riding and swimming. They learn about important cultural celebrations and events, such as Remembrance Day. However, opportunities to develop pupils’ talents and cultivate new interests are in their infancy.