Pupils are happy and proud to belong to this school. They value the caring ethos and the kind way in which they are treated by staff. Strong relationships underpin the high levels of pastoral care that pupils receive. The school has high academic expectations of all pupils. It ensures that pupils are prepared well for their next steps after school. Typically, pupils and students in the sixth form are learning well across the curriculum. There is a calm atmosphere in lessons and around the school. Pupils generally follow the school’s rules. They are polite and friendly. In most lessons, pupils learn free from distractions. The school has improved the support that it gives to the very small minority of pupils who struggle to regulate their behaviour. Pupils are keen to help others. For instance, sixth-form students organise donations for a food bank, pupils attend charity fundraising discos, and charity bake sales are very popular. Pupils enjoy whole-school events that bring the school community together, such as sports day and the school production. Some pupils engage well with the range of clubs on offer, such as journalism, coding and guitar clubs, that help them to develop their skills and interests.