Pupils behave exceptionally well and display impeccable manners. They greet each other with a ‘good morning’ each day. They chat warmly to staff and are polite and friendly to visitors in school. They understand that all the pupils in school are unique. They accept each other’s commonalities and differences. Pupils display kindness and empathy and look after each other. The school’s happy and supportive ethos shines through. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils rise to these and achieve well. Pupils enjoy learning. The adults around them offer encouragement and support as well as challenge for pupils to aim high. Pupils value the reward points that they earn during the week. They enjoy choosing a reward activity on Friday afternoons. Pupils enjoy time with their friends. They particularly enjoy breaktimes to play football, use the fitness equipment or have a chat. Pupils develop strong positive relationships with staff. They feel that staff always look at the positives and help pupils to do the same. Pupils’ personal development is well considered. Pupils have opportunities to develop their organisation and leadership skills. For example, whole-school events are organised by students in the sixth form. Pupils benefit from events to celebrate different cultures and religions. For instance, pupils and their families joined with members of the local community and former pupils to enjoy music, food and dancing at the school’s recent diversity festival.