Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. Adults develop strong and trusting relationships with pupils. Pupils feel accepted, valued and well cared for. They say that staff help them to make friends, recognise their achievements and help them to learn. The school has high expectations for pupils’ achievement. Pupils know that the school wants them to succeed. Most pupils achieve well. The school harnesses pupils’ interests and talents. For example, pupils can take part in sports, the arts and vocational options. The school supports pupils to achieve their ambitions. Visits, including from ex-pupils, inspire pupils to think about their own future aspirational career choices. Pupils learn about their emotions and understand how this can affect their behaviour. The school helps pupils to learn the strategies they need to regulate their behaviour. Over time, pupils learn to manage their behaviour well.