Pupils are happy at Simon Marks. They appreciate and contribute to the respectful environment that leaders have created. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe at school. They know that there are teachers they can turn to for help if needed. Leaders are ambitious for pupils, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious. Pupils try hard and produce work of good quality in different subjects. They are typically well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils have opportunities to play an active part in school life. For example, peer mediators help resolve any problems that may arise at playtime and pupils have raised money for new playground equipment. The curriculum helps pupils to understand concepts such as democracy. They apply this when voting for school parliament, including hosting an election day. Pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to their community. For example, they are looking forward to the baking competition where they will be making Hamantaschen biscuits to celebrate Purim and to raise money for charity.