Keeble Gateway Academy is a happy and welcoming school. The values of kindness, respect, self-belief and aspiration are central to the life of the school. Staff support pupils’ emotional needs. Pupils appreciate the care and support that they receive from adults. They know that adults help them with any worries. Pupils say that one of the best things about their school is how kind staff are. The school sets high expectations for pupils, both academically and socially. Pupils enjoy their learning in different subjects. Pupils behave well in lessons and when moving around school. They know that they have to ‘be ready, be respectful and be safe’. Pupils understand and follow these rules. Pupils are safe in school. Pupils enjoy the choice of clubs on offer. The school parliament and global changemakers carry out their roles enthusiastically. Leaders have created the ‘opportunities pledge’ to enhance pupils’ experiences in the curriculum. Pupils show respect and are accepting of others’ differences. One pupil said, ‘Everyone is different in their own way.’ The majority of parents and carers are positive about the school and value the education and support their children receive. However, some parents say that the school does not always communicate well with them.