A significant proportion of pupils at Parkside School do not feel safe. This is due to the disruptive behaviour of a significant minority of pupils, particularly on the corridors and during social times. Many staff share pupils’ concerns about the impact of this negative behaviour within the school. Leaders have started to take steps to address poor behaviour. However, the impact of the school’s work has been limited. There is much more to do to ensure that pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and attitudes throughout the school. In lessons, pupils’ behaviour is more positive. However, some pupils play truant from lessons or arrive late and disrupt classes. Pupils who do follow the rules, and want to focus on their learning, can find it difficult to do so because of the actions of other pupils. Teachers do not use the behaviour policy consistently. As a result, pupils’ learning experiences from lesson to lesson can vary significantly. Most pupils have confidence to speak to an adult if something worries them. Leaders’ records show that bullying, including racist and homophobic incidents, is rare. However, many pupils do not have a strong understanding of other faiths and cultures. This limits their understanding of diversity in the school community. Sixth-form students benefit from a more positive atmosphere in their lessons. Students are dedicated to their studies, produce high-quality work and are well supported by the majority of teaching staff.