Leaders and all staff have created a special place. Pupils are looked after, safe and valued. The school is warm and welcoming. Relationships between pupils and adults are positive. Pupils who have not attended other schools for a considerable time come to school almost every day. They say that school is ‘awesome!’. Staff are aspirational. They want pupils to do well. The curriculum is ambitious with a high focus on developing basic skills in writing, reading and mathematics. These subjects are carefully planned and taught well. This means that pupils make gains in their learning over time. In a few areas of the curriculum that are not as well established, pupils do not learn and remember as much as they could. Pupils generally behave well, though, on occasion, low-level disruption does affect learning. Pupils say that school helps them to make friends. Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils say there is always someone to talk to if they feel worried or upset. Alongside taught lessons, pupils gain valuable experiences outside of the classroom that support their social development. The curriculum is enriched with educational trips and visits to the local community. These opportunities help to prepare pupils for their next steps.