Pupils receive a warm welcome from staff every day. They know they can turn to a trusted adult for guidance. This sets a caring tone, where staff ensure that pupils matter. Pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, strive hard to meet the school’s high expectations. Most of them succeed. Pupils value the school’s behaviour policy because it provides clear boundaries. With few distractions, they are happy because they can remember more and achieve well. Pupils say that when bullying happens, staff will deal with it effectively. Pupils appreciate the school’s concern for their health and well-being. This gives them reassurance if they are worried. The school offers many extra-curricular opportunities. Pupils can use the school’s swimming pool, complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and help at the school’s farm. Some will visit Peru this year. Pupils appreciate these opportunities to develop their interests. The school’s values, which include tenacity and mindfulness, give pupils a common purpose. This fosters ambition and motivates them to succeed. As a result, pupils view their achievement at school as an investment in their future.