Many pupils have leadership roles. They are very proud to hold these positions.

The school makes a very strong contribution to pupils’ personal development, pupils benefit from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities and there is an extensive range of clubs...

...leaders have raised their expectations of pupils’ achievement and they have strengthened the curriculum, and pupils now benefit from a better quality of education.

The school identifies accurately the needs of pupils with SEND and has strengthened its process for assessing pupils’ needs.

...pupils are well prepared to make informed choices about their future education and employment.

In school, pupils share concerns with trusted adults and are confident that staff will take appropriate action to help them.

Pupils stand up for the school’s values, such as being open-minded and responsible. They know it is important to respect and celebrate differences between themselves and others, such as their race or religion.

In school, pupils share concerns with trusted adults and are confident that staff will take appropriate action to help them.

The school has raised its expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct and works constructively with pupils to help them understand how to behave.

Lessons are typically calm and orderly. Breaktimes and lunchtimes are positive, sociable times.

Pupils receive strong careers advice, information and guidance. They take part in meaningful work experience opportunities and learn about a wide range of careers.

The school works intelligently to understand the causes of pupils’ absence.