Most pupils want to do well and enjoy their learning. Too many have not reached their potential, however. Leaders’ expectations of what pupils can achieve across the curriculum and of pupils’ behaviour have been too low. The newly appointed acting headteacher and other leaders are determined to change this. Pupils told us that they feel safer now that behaviour has started to get better in the school. They like the new house system and enjoy working together, as a team, to get rewards. Around the school, we saw polite and friendly pupils who were mostly engaged in their learning. Pupils understand about how to keep themselves safe, including online. They feel that they have a trusted adult they can talk to if they are worried about something. They particularly appreciate the support given by the school’s emotional literacy support assistant. However, not all pupils feel that all staff deal with bullying incidents effectively. Pupils enjoy the opportunity to take on responsibilities. They take their roles, such as being a member of the school council or being a reading buddy, very seriously. They are also proud of the charity work that they do in support of good causes.