Pupils follow a curriculum that is not well planned and has deep-rooted weaknesses. The curriculum lacks ambition and does not provide pupils with the essential knowledge they need to be successful. Many disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not get an acceptable education. Teaching is not based on appropriate knowledge or expertise to support these pupils to learn. As a result, these pupils do not achieve well. Pupils said that they enjoy school and feel safe. They know about the different forms of bullying and said that bullying is rare. Behaviour around the school and in lessons is mostly positive. However, in some lessons, pupils quickly lose focus and opt out of learning. Leaders have started to reintroduce a range of activities to broaden pupils’ experiences. These include after-school clubs and visits to local heritage sites. Pupils enjoy these activities.