Pupils at the Mark Way School are exceptionally well prepared for their future lives. They have consistently positive attitudes towards their schoolwork. They are rightly proud of their achievements. Pupils strive to achieve their personal goals. The school ‘virtues’, communication, responsibility, tolerance, respect, resilience, independence, courage and organisation, are an intrinsic part of everything pupils do. As a result, pupils flourish. They successfully develop their independence and resilience. They go on to further education as respectful, responsible young adults with a range of useful qualifications. All staff hold the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve. The ‘Mark Way challenge’ encourages pupils to aim high in life. Caring staff successfully teach pupils the knowledge and skills needed to reach those heights. Pupils’ personal development is at the heart of all the school does. Highly skilled staff care deeply about pupils’ well-being. They support pupils extremely well to manage difficult situations successfully. As a result, pupils feel safe and secure. Leaders ensure that pupils continually practise and develop effective communication skills. Consequently, pupils get along particularly well together. The atmosphere in school is calm, friendly and studious. Pupils know that if bullying does occasionally happen, it is never tolerated.