Pupils enjoy attending Ashgate Croft School. They feel happy and safe. Staff treat pupils as individuals. Their positive and productive relationships with staff help them to thrive. Pupils talk to staff if they have any worries, and they are confident that staff would help them resolve any issues that may arise. Pupils know that Ashgate Croft is a kind school. Pupils value their friendships and many relish opportunities to interact with different people. Staff help pupils make positive choices and pupils behave well in class and around the school. Most pupils have excellent attendance. However, several pupils are absent for medical reasons. The school is using a range of strategies to continue to improve attendance. Pupils benefit from a carefully designed curriculum that assists them to develop their independence. Staff provide pupils with rich experiences to help them prepare for adult life. These opportunities are purposely adapted to raise aspirations for individuals. Staff have extremely high expectations of all pupils and provide an exceptional quality of care and education.