High Point Academy is a nurturing and inclusive school. Pupils are happy, safe and well cared for. The school pays serious attention to meeting the needs of individual pupils. Consequently, pupils achieve well. The school caters for pupils with autism. Staff are highly skilled at understanding the barriers to learning for each individual pupil. All pupils have their own individual holistic pupil activity plan. These plans set out the tailored support and activities needed to help pupils overcome any barriers. Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and caring. Staff understand how pupils’ behaviours are a form of communication. Staff take time to understand and respond sensitively to individual pupils’ behaviours. Behaviour across school is calm and orderly. Pupils are settled and content. Pupils embody the ‘ACE’ values of the school. These include ambition, challenge and encouraging independence. For example, pupils are given responsibilities, such as caring for the school dog, Farla. Furthermore, pupils have opportunities to follow their interests and talents. These include music and dance clubs as well as sports commentating. All of this means that the school is preparing pupils well for their futures.