“Pupils thrive at this school. Whether they join in the main school or the sixth form, pupils quickly settle in and make friends. There is a strong sense of community. Pupils are extremely proud of their achievements, including beyond the academic. They have the chance to develop their musical interests and skills to a very high level … Pupils benefit from the high expectations that staff have for their academic achievement. They are incredibly positive about their lessons. Pupils, including in the sixth form, love learning. They display high levels of perseverance when work is challenging.”