This is a school where adults go above and beyond to help pupils achieve. One pupil summed it up by saying, ‘In my previous school no one cared if I didn’t learn anything. Here it is completely different. I know that all the staff care about me.’ Pupils know and live by the school’s core values of ‘I can be kind, I can be resilient, I can be safe, I can be me.’ A significant number of pupils join the school with a history of poor school attendance and engagement. Leaders understand this and work closely with pupils and their families to build trust and positive relationships. Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour. Pupils rise to these expectations. When pupils become angry or upset, staff skilfully support pupils to manage their behaviour. This means that pupils can quickly return to their learning. Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils said they feel happy and safe in school because adults will listen to them and take their concerns seriously. Pupils enjoy a wide variety of rich experiences that enhance their interests. Pupils learn boxing, mountain biking, cookery and vehicle maintenance. These activities support pupils to develop self-confidence and resilience.