Maple Hayes Hall School makes a significant difference to the lives of pupils who have previously struggled to learn in the past. The school has high expectations of all pupils. This starts with their highly successful approach to teaching literacy. Pupils who attend this school quickly grow in confidence. For the first time, many pupils quickly succeed in learning to read and write, and they begin to have ambitions for the future and determination to succeed. Parents and carers say that this school has changed their children’s lives and the lives of their families because their children want to go to school and are no longer frustrated. Pupils develop their independence and resilience through the trips that the school organises. For example, they enjoy the reward trips to a local climbing centre and the overnight stays at an activity centre. The relationships between staff and pupils is exceptionally positive. Pupils respect each other and the staff. As a result, pupils love coming to this school. Pupils say everyone follows the school rules and this means the classes are quiet. This helps them to concentrate and learn more. Behaviour in this school is a strength.