At the Bridge School Malvern, pupils are safe and well cared for. Leaders have high expectations that all pupils will be able to experience success. Staff go to great lengths to ensure that they do. They tap into pupils’ interests. This helps pupils to trust adults and to re-engage with learning. Daily routines help pupils to settle in and behave well. For many pupils, attending school regularly and engaging in learning can be a challenge. However, over time, pupils’ attendance improves and they participate in lessons with increasing enthusiasm. Pupils’ resilience grows in response to teachers’ encouragement and coaching. The school is a calm haven where pupils can be themselves. They are polite and respect others. Bullying is rare. If it happens, staff sort it out quickly. Activities outside lessons help to prepare pupils for independent living, including trips to colleges, country shows and the city library. Sports teams compete against other local schools. Parents express joy at finding a school where their children can be happy and achieve success. The school’s caring, nurturing ethos shines through all aspects of school life.