Pupils feel valued at IKB. They say staff know them very well and as a result they feel supported to do their best. Some pupils told us their experience at IKB has renewed their enthusiasm for learning following previous negative experiences in education. Pupils are polite and most behave well around the school. They say they feel safe and that bullying is not an issue. The school is proud of being a ‘telling’ school. Pupils say they can talk to someone should they ever have concerns. Pupils talk with enthusiasm about the school’s specialisms of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and are keen to discuss their learning in these areas. Teachers have high expectations for pupils in all areas of the curriculum. Students in the sixth form value the opportunity to develop their leadership skills within the school council. Pupils view the school as a tolerant place. They understand and accept differences. Younger pupils say they would like more opportunities to develop their interests and talents further.