Kilgarth School provides a calm and welcoming environment for pupils to learn in. Despite the considerable barriers that pupils have faced before joining the school, they quickly settle when they get here. Pupils develop nurturing and trusting relationships with staff, who help them to understand their own emotions and behaviour. This helps pupils to feel comfortable, happy and safe in the school community. The school has the highest aspirations for pupils’ academic and social success. Through a thoughtfully designed curriculum, pupils take qualifications in subjects that are tailored skilfully to their aspirations and ambitions. For example, a rich vocational offer is available for pupils that includes construction, mechanics and catering. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Staff treat pupils respectfully and with kindness. They know each pupil extremely well. This contributes significantly to pupils’ growing self-esteem and to their confidence. Classrooms are typically purposeful. Across the school, pupils behave exceptionally well. The school provides pupils with the tools that they need to succeed in life. Opportunities to strengthen pupils’ resilience and social skills are wide-ranging. For example, pupils relish rock climbing, fishing and competing against other schools in sports tournaments.