This school gives students a fresh start in education. Many who have not been successful in their last school thrive here. Students enjoy learning, especially in the practical areas they choose to study. They behave well and are keen to learn. The school is calm and orderly throughout the day. Staff support and look after students very well. They know each student well, including any individual needs they have. Students are happy and feel safe in school because of the support that staff give them. They are confident that adults will help them overcome any problems they face. For example, bullying is very rare in the school. When it happens, staff deal with it quickly. All staff and governors are committed to students doing as well as they possibly can at the school. Students achieve particularly well in the practical subjects they all study. These include music, dance, drama and digital media. Many students carry on studying these subjects after they leave the school. Several move on to prestigious conservatoires. The school ensures that all students are well prepared for their next steps, whether they leave at the end of Year 11 or Year 13.