Most pupils say they like their school. Staff care for the pupils. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Pupils usually behave well. They say they fall out sometimes, but when this happens, they can speak with staff to help resolve the issue. They say they feel listened to and understood. The well-respected school dog helps remind pupils to be calm and act responsibly. Pupils learn to respect people who are different from them. They say, ‘We learn about the ‘isms’…not just racism or sexism, but not being prejudiced.’ Pupils usually respect each other. Pupils were seen enjoying playing basketball together and giving each other encouragement. However, there are occasions when pupils do not behave appropriately towards others. Pupils say they feel they are improving personally and academically. Most gain qualifications that will be useful to them. However, leaders have not made sure the curriculum is ambitious enough. They have not planned learning well in the different subjects so that pupils build up their knowledge over time. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders have not done all they can to reduce possible risks on the school site.