The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Stanton Vale School is a welcoming, vibrant school where the theme of pupils’ support, care, dignity and aspiration runs throughout. The newly agreed school aim, ‘creating brighter futures’, is demonstrated in the relationships between staff, parents and pupils, which are respectful, friendly and supportive. As a result, pupils are polite, engaging and proud that they make strong progress in their learning and in their personal and social development. Pupils in the early years through to the oldest in the sixth form are eager to come to school and try their very best. They greet members of the staff team with happy smiles and are keen to start their personalised work as soon as they come into school. Leaders have successfully addressed the areas for improvement identified in the last inspection report. In particular, you have secured sustained progress in developing the role of the team leaders in the school during a time of change and new teaching staff taking up their posts. You, and the innovative deputy headteacher, have reinvigorated and positively inspired your staff team to increase the pace of change and drive for school improvement. All are now involved and are encouraged to contribute. As a result, there is a strong culture of ownership and professional practice in driving forward school improvement initiatives. Leaders and members of the governing body know the strengths of the school, as well as the key areas for further improvement. School self-evaluation is secure.