The school has had its ups and downs since opening. Changes to leadership and staffing, in addition to the difficulties of COVID-19, have made it harder for the school’s leaders and the proprietor body to improve and promote the school. The number of pupils attending the school continues to be low. Pupils receive a lot of one-to-one support with learning. Staff know pupils well. On starting the school, pupils’ attendance swiftly improves. While pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning also improve, there is some way to go to ensure lessons are calm and purposeful places to learn. Pupils frequently swear in class. They are unconcerned that staff are present. Pupils demonstrate a lack of tolerance from time to time. Staff do not put up with this type of behaviour. They consistently challenge pupils and, in conversation, try to help pupils reflect on the error of their ways. Pupils understand how to stay safe online. They can describe the steps they should take to keep personal information to themselves. Pupils say they are comfortable sharing a worry or concern with staff. They state that staff take safeguarding matters seriously.