Priory School is a happy place. Pupils enjoy supportive friendships. Bullying and unkindness are rare. Pupils learn to understand and manage their emotional triggers. They flourish in the school’s safe culture, including in the sixth form. Pupils get the practical help they need. The school supports families with transport and pupils with hygiene. Pupils eat high-quality meals. Boarding teaches them independence. Pupils learn a lot of life skills, such as about money and the world of work. The school facilitates trips, ranging from nearby locations like local shops to distant places like Germany. Pupils benefit from the school’s ambition to prepare them for life beyond school. In recent years, all have gone on to positive next steps in education or training. Regular routines support purposeful behaviour. For instance, the daily ‘meet and greet’ readies pupils for school. They receive skilful support for their social and emotional needs. Consequently, pupils can focus on learning. They stay calm if a peer occasionally gets upset. Pupils do well with their learning and take pride in their work. They get strong support for their needs. However, the curriculum they learn is not always as effectively planned or taught as it could be.