Until very recently, the school has been declining. A poor quality of education lets pupils down. Pupils underachieve in almost all subjects. The new headteacher has started to make changes. However, it is too soon for these to be making a difference. There is a lot to do. Many pupils behave well but there are times when some do not. They stop paying attention when they are bored or find work difficult. At breaktimes and lunchtimes, some pupils are boisterous. Some teachers allow pupils to chat loudly in lessons or to mill around inside at breaktimes. Pupils feel safe in school. They know that they can tell an adult if they have a concern. Leaders take bullying incidents seriously, including where pupils use racist language. However, leaders do not always take the action they should when pupils share concerns about things that are happening at home. This puts some pupils at risk of harm. There is a wide range of activities on offer to broaden pupils’ experiences. These include trips to the theatre, a residential visit in Year 7 and after-school clubs such as gardening and sports. The majority of parents and carers are happy with the school. They recognise that the headteacher is starting to make improvements.