Relationships between staff and pupils are a strength of the school. Pupils are well cared for. Staff do all they can to make sure that pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils say that there is always an adult to talk to if they have any worries or need help to manage their feelings. One pupil summed up the views of others by saying that staff have a ‘unique way’ of helping them. Staff expect pupils to behave well. Some pupils sometimes struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour. Staff manage incidents of challenging behaviour quickly and calmly. Pupils say that when bullying happens, adults deal with it well. Leaders are ambitious for pupils and want them to be well prepared for their next steps. Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum and can work towards a range of qualifications. However, leaders have not ensured that the curriculum is planned well enough across key stages and subjects. This means that pupils do not build the knowledge they need to make as much progress as they could. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they have to learn outdoors, to go on educational visits and to take on responsibilities, including as a member of the school council.