This is a small secondary school where staff get to know pupils well. Pupils value the individual care and support they receive, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has started to raise expectations for what pupils can achieve. This is beginning to make a difference. Pupils’ behaviour has improved since the last inspection. Generally, pupils behave well. In lessons, pupils usually focus on the work they are set and respond positively to what teachers ask of them. At social times, pupils are largely calm and orderly. Pupils told inspectors that bullying is dealt with swiftly. Currently, too many pupils are persistently absent from school. The school has started to make improvements to the curriculum. Pupils have more opportunities to study different subjects at key stage 4. However, there remains variability in how well the curriculum is taught. As a result, pupils, and students in the sixth form, do not make enough progress in their learning. There is a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for pupils to take part in. Several pupils take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. There are also different clubs that take place at lunchtime and after school.