Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel happy and safe at Edgar Wood Academy. They are well cared for by staff. The trust and the school have high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement. However, some pupils do not achieve as well as they should. This is because, while the curriculum is ambitious, it is not delivered consistently well. As a result, across a range of subjects pupils’ learning is uneven. The trust has recently worked with the school to put in place a new behaviour policy. Most pupils settle into lessons and follow new classroom routines well. Nonetheless, the school’s new systems for managing pupils’ behaviour are not as effective as they should be. At times, some pupils continue to misbehave and do not engage with their learning. Pupils enjoy taking part in different clubs. For example, they relish opportunities to learn how to crochet, write short stories and develop their debating skills. Pupils take pride in leading projects that help the community. For instance, they like to write and send cards to local elderly residents and raise money for different charities.