General Information
The school is very successful, with 83% of students achieving 5 or more passes at grades A* to C in 2010 and A level results which place the school as one of the top state comprehensives in the country. We are committed to ensuring that students have the widest range of opportunities available to them when they leave the school by offering a broad and balanced curriculum. This enables students to gain the best results of which they are each capable and also promotes the development of the personal qualities necessary for them to be successful in further or higher education, employment and in adult life in general.
The school is designated as a Language College which means that we place a high priority on the development of international awareness, understanding and communications throughout our curriculum and through the involvement of our students with partner schools around the world. It is clear that the continuing developments in communications technology and the increasing globalization of the world's markets will result in a high demand for employees who have the ability to converse in more than one language.
We offer more languages than most other schools, currently including French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Latin. Therefore, as a Language College, we are able to provide excellent opportunities for our students to gain the skills and knowledge needed for the world of the future.
The school is also a designated Training School, demonstrating excellent practice across the range of teacher training activities, especially in initial teacher training and the continuing training of the whole school workforce.
Traditional values play an important part in the school's approach, particularly in the areas of discipline, work, uniform and politeness. At the same time, new curriculum concepts and technological innovations are given great emphasis.
Manners, courtesy and industry are common traits throughout the school and we strongly feel a sense of loyalty and trust in a school which prepares young people for demands of present day life and the world of the future.
