Pupils enjoy school. In many lessons, they jump at the chance to learn. Pupils appreciate the opportunities to increase their knowledge across lots of different subjects. However, the breadth of subjects they study in Year 9 narrows because pupils choose their GCSE subjects at the end of Year 8. This means that in some subjects, pupils’ learning is cut short. Pupils said that changes to the way behaviour is managed have improved the atmosphere around the school. Lessons are calm and well organised. Pupils arrive to lessons on time. Learning is rarely disrupted. Pupils are respectful of each other and polite to adults. Pupils feel safe in school. They said that there is little, if any, bullying. Pupils are taught to keep themselves safe, including online. If they are worried about something, pupils know who to turn to for help. Pupils get opportunities to learn about the world outside school through the personal, social, health and economic programme. Pupils learn about respect and tolerance for others, as well as different religious traditions. Through the school’s Catholic principles, pupils learn the difference between right and wrong.