Pupils are polite and courteous at this warm and welcoming school. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. As a result, pupils know whom to turn to if they need help and support. Pupils value this and feel safe. When bullying happens, staff deal with it swiftly and effectively. Leaders have high expectations of staff and pupils. The new headteacher has made rapid improvements since her appointment. Leaders are taking the right steps, in the right order, to improve the school. Staff describe these changes as ‘transformational’. Pupils behave well in lessons. They understand the importance of their studies and focus on their learning. The school is calm and orderly. Diversity and difference are celebrated. For example, the school’s ‘HERO leaders’ champion the rights of those who identify as LGBTQ+. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. In most subjects, this sets out, in detail, the important things that pupils need to know and remember. Pupils also benefit from a wide range of activities outside of the classroom. For instance, pupils can choose activities including a ‘fashion upcycling’ club, learning sign language and a board games club. Leaders make sure all pupils can attend these.