Pupils embody the ethos of the school, which promotes mutual respect. They are polite and well-mannered. Pupils are cheerful and welcome visitors to their school. They enjoy learning and are rarely absent. Positive relationships exist between staff and pupils. Pupils appreciate the family feel of the school. They say the staff are always at hand if they have a worry or a concern. This helps them to feel safe. Leaders at all levels, backed by the proprietor, want the very best for all pupils. They have worked as a team to drive improvements across the school. Consequently, many pupils achieve positive results in GCSEs. However, they are aware that there is more work to do to improve the curriculum, so that pupils experience a better quality of education. Pupils get along with each other and enjoy being with their friends. Their conduct around the school is impeccable. In lessons, pupils pay attention and focus on their work most of the time. However, if the work set for pupils is not matched to their needs, they become distracted and lose interest. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They appreciate the level of support that the staff provide for their children.