Pupils join this school with the intention to be here for a short period of time. They arrive after a difficult time at their previous school or after not being in school recently. Leaders aim to make pupils enjoy learning again. They want pupils to be able to move onto their next school ready for learning in the classroom. Despite the difficulties the pupils have faced previously, leaders are keen for them to do well and achieve their goals. Leaders offer a broad range of subjects. However, leaders have not carefully planned what they want pupils to learn while they are at the school. They do not regularly assess the ability of pupils when they arrive at the school. This means they cannot effectively plan to meet the pupils’ academic needs. Pupils are cared for and feel safe at school. They have not had a good experience previously, but leaders get pupils engaged with school once more and make a positive difference to their attendance. Pupils can find social situations difficult and this can lead to bullying. Staff do not tolerate this and act quickly. They talk with the pupils to help them understand why their behaviour was wrong.