In this school, pupils are encouraged to be themselves. Pupils are confident to share their ideas and opinions. They have the chance to pursue their interests. For instance, sixthform students told us about clubs they had set up. A strength of the school is the number of trips and activities offered to pupils. These include theatre trips to London, the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and after-school clubs in a range of sports, music, art and drama. The school is calm and orderly, with a respectful school culture. Pupils told us they feel safe. Relationships between pupils and adults are positive. Staff care about the pupils. Pupils told us they have someone to talk to if they feel upset. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) value the ‘base’ where they can go throughout the day. They like having a quiet place to go to. They feel well supported. Teachers want pupils to be the best they can be. For them, this means getting good examination results as well as preparing them to be good citizens. For example, a student successfully campaigned to reduce carbon emissions at the school. Drivers of the school buses are encouraged to switch off their engines when they are waiting for pupils outside the school.