The thing that stands out most of all about Lancaster is how much students love their school. Student after student went out of their way to tell inspectors what they thought. Their enthusiasm was compelling. They said that their school is ‘amazing’ and ‘the best school ever’. Students talked about how they wished they could come to school at weekends and how they ‘couldn’t ask for a better class’. Staff love the school too. Their interest and enthusiasm makes the school a lively and happy place. Staff genuinely care about the students whom they work with. Students know this and this helps them to feel safe at school. The school has a positive, supportive atmosphere, where everyone is expected to be nice to each other. The ‘kindness cup’ is awarded weekly and much coveted. Kindness is a virtue that is genuinely valued at Lancaster School. Leaders have high expectations of students’ learning and of their behaviour. They expect them to work hard and do their best. Students respond well to these expectations. This helps them to achieve well, according to their own learning pathway. Students behave very well. They follow the rules and help each other. This makes classrooms productive places where students are able to learn without distractions.