Pupils joining the school, whether in Year 7 or at other times, quickly settle in. There are clear and well-adopted routines for how pupils should learn and behave. These help most pupils to feel happy in school. Most pupils work hard to keep up with teachers’ ambitious learning goals. They enjoy receiving rewards and badges in recognition of their efforts. In the past, due to weaknesses in the quality of education provided by the school, pupils did not achieve as well as they should. This is reflected in the published outcomes for the school in 2023. The school has worked systematically to address these weaknesses. Older pupils appreciate the positive transformation that has taken place during their time at school. Pupils who attend school regularly now learn and achieve well. Pupils develop their talents and interests from accessing a broad offer of clubs and activities. These include coding and cooking clubs and a ‘knit and natter’ group. An assortment of sports, such as badminton, basketball and football, are offered to different year groups so that everyone can participate in physical activity. Pupils enjoy opportunities to perform, including in musical productions and the school’s rock and jazz bands.