The school is a happy, calm and welcoming space. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, enjoy their time in the school. The school’s approach expertly blends excellent provision for pupils’ academic education and well-being. In turn, this provides an oasis for pupils and enables them to flourish in their education here. The school is highly ambitious for all pupils. They rise to these expectations and achieve exceptionally well during their time at the school. They have positive attitudes to their education and they take their learning very seriously. The school provides clear routines and expectations. This, alongside the respectful culture and the nurturing relationships between staff and pupils, helps pupils to feel safe. Pupils are kind and caring. They form strong bonds with each other. Pupils and students highly value the opportunities and support that they get from the school to develop their skills and talents. For example, many pupils learn to play the guitar or develop skills in sewing and crochet. They also take part in regular yoga sessions. Visitors enrich the learning and focus on important themes, such as keeping safe in the community. As part of the school’s work to foster pupils’ connections with the wider world, pupils access a range of off-site opportunities. These include visits to the cinema, museums and restaurants.