Pupils enjoy attending Catcote Academy. Pupils really like their school, especially that they ‘focus on what we can do, not what we can’t’. Pupils feel happy and safe at school because they know that adults care about them. Pupils feel that bullying happens at Catcote rarely, if ever, and, if it does, the staff act quickly to prevent it reoccurring. Most pupils behave very well and are proud of their school. Staff have a very good understanding of the needs of the pupils they work with. Staff all focus on how students can work towards a future where they can be as independent as they can be, at home or in a work setting. Pupils thrive in their personal development. They learn through real-life experiences such as: working in the school’s Vestry Café in a local art gallery; working at Catcote Metro in the town centre; visiting the school’s caravan at a local holiday park; or completing vocational learning at the Catcote Learning and Skills Centre. Pupils are encouraged to travel independently (where appropriate). This all leads to valuable work-related learning and opportunities for future employment.