This is a caring, inclusive school at the heart of its community. Staff know pupils and their families well. They want the best for every pupil. The majority of pupils feel happy and safe in the school. They are clear that there are strong support systems in place if they have a problem. Most pupils say that bullying is rare. They feel that staff resolve issues well. However, some pupils feel that bullying could be dealt with more swiftly on occasions. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the school faced significant challenges. Leaders saw a downturn in academic progress, behaviour and attendance. Leaders are determined to address this downturn. They have significantly increased their levels of support for pupils. At the same time, they have raised expectations in all areas. Most pupils increasingly live up to these expectations. However, the behaviour and attendance of some pupils still need to improve. The school offers a range of extra-curricular opportunities. These include clubs for sports, singing, art, coding and computer-aided design. There are also an increasing number of trips on offer, such as the recent textiles trip to a local marine life attraction. Pupils appreciate and enjoy participating in these additional opportunities.