This is a good school. School leaders are clearly ambitious for pupils. They want to make sure pupils get qualifications and have experiences that will be useful to them in the future. Pupils are able to study a wide range of subjects. Pupils also get the chance to do a lot of extra activities and go on trips and visits. The ethos of the school is about being nurturing. This is a small school where pupils can always find someone to talk to if they are worried about anything. Staff are friendly and approachable. Pupils work in small groups and get to know each other well. Pupils feel safe at this school and bullying is rare. Pupils attend well and start their lessons promptly. Teachers build good relationships with pupils and show them how important learning can be. School leaders think carefully about how to provide for pupils’ individual needs. Pupils who come to Parkside House School have often struggled to manage in their previous school for all sorts of reasons. This may have meant that they stopped attending or had difficulties settling to their work. The staff at this school get to know their pupils quickly and have high expectations of them.