Pupils’ experience at this school has improved considerably over the last two years. Leaders and staff want the best for all pupils. They place as much emphasis on pupils’ personal development as they do on academic achievement. Most pupils are confident and well-mannered. They behave well, attend school regularly and have good attitudes to learning. Pupils have access to an appropriate range of subjects. They now study most subjects in enough depth. However, pupils encounter a mixed experience when learning different subjects. This is because some subjects are less well planned than others. There remains too much variability in how well subjects are delivered. Pupils benefit from strong support from staff. As a result, pupils feel safe and know that they are well cared for in school. They trust adults to help them if they have problems. For example, although bullying is rare, pupils know that staff will treat any incidents seriously. The school’s growing sixth form provides students with many opportunities to develop employability skills. Students play a full part in the life of the school. Pupils support many local charities and community organisations. They are keen to serve the local community in Ellesmere Port. For example, the school provided food for local families during the recent national lockdowns.