Most pupils are happy at this school. Many benefit from opportunities that enable them to explore a broad range of interests. For example, the ‘hope and harmonies’ group provides music during assemblies and ‘reader leaders’ support their younger peers with their reading. Pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities and many do so. They spoke with pride about the actions that they have taken to address important issues. For example, some pupils recently launched an initiative called ‘pupils against prejudicial language’. Many pupils embrace these opportunities to contribute to their school community. Pupils typically conduct themselves well around the school. Calming music plays as a signal for them to move to their lessons and most respond swiftly and purposefully to this. In the main, relationships between staff and pupils are positive. In the recent past, the school has increased its expectations of what pupils can achieve. Work has been done to strengthen the curriculum. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), generally benefit from a more ambitious education than before. However, subjects are at different stages of development. Variability across the curriculum means that some pupils do not achieve as well as they should.