Pupils feel safe in this school. They say that bullying is rare. Most pupils behave well. Learning is rarely interrupted by poor behaviour. Most pupils enjoy coming to school. They have good relationships with their teachers and with other pupils. Most pupils attain well in their GCSE examinations. Some pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do not do as well. These pupils have underperformed in their studies for a number of years. Their learning suffers because of leaders’ and teachers’ low expectations. Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs at lunch time and after school. There are many sports clubs as well as a school band. Pupils also have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills by leading an assembly or becoming an anti-bullying ambassador. Pupils are aware of equality issues. They understand that people have different beliefs and values. They say that discrimination is not tolerated by staff or pupils. Pupils’ understanding of democracy and the rule is not well developed.