Pupils receive expert help to gain the reading and writing skills they need to do well in all subjects. As a result, pupils make good progress
There is much joy in this school. Pupils value their teachers, and the rich and diverse community in which they learn
Teachers take account of individual pupils’ needs in their good lesson planning. They make sure that pupils, even those who arrive at unusual points in the school year, are quickly assimilated and make good progress
Teaching is strong in the sixth form. Teachers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. They show great commitment. Students are fulsome in their praise of the impact their teachers have had on their future education
Lessons are characterised by strong and positive relationships between pupils and teachers. Teachers know pupils well. Often teachers target the learning that individual pupils need because they know them so well
In key stages 1 and 2 teachers plan many opportunities for pupils to deepen their knowledge, understanding and skills.
The School Day
| Year | Form Time | Break | Lunch | Period 4 |
| 7 | 10.50-11.10am | 10.30-10.50am | 12.10-12.50pm | 12.50-1.50pm |
| 8 | 10.50-11.10am | 10.30-10.50am | 1.10-1.50pm | 12.10-1.10pm |
| 9 | 10.50-11.10am | 10.30-10.50am | 12.10-12.50pm | 12.50-1.50pm |
| 10 | 10.30-10.50am | 10.50-11.10am | 1.10-1.50pm | 12.10-1.10pm |
| 11 | 10.30-10.50am | 10.50-11.10am | 12.10-12.50pm | 12.50-1.50pm |
| Post 16 | 10.30-10.50am | 10.50-11.10am | 1.10-1.50pm | 12.10-1.10pm |
For all year groups period 1 is 08:30am to 09:30am.
For all year groups period 2 is 09:30am to 10:30am
For all year groups period 3 is 11:10am to 12:10pm
For all year groups period 5 is 13:50pm to 14:50pm
Autumn Term 2021
- Tuesday 7th September to Friday 22nd October
- Monday 1st November to Tuesday 21st December
Spring Term 2022
- Monday 10th January to Friday 18th February
- Monday 28th February to Friday 8th April
Summer Term 2022
- Monday 25th April to Friday 27th May
- Monday 6th June to Friday 22nd July
Inset Days
- Monday 6th September 2021
- Monday 29th November 2021
Bank Holiday
- BANK HOLIDAY on Monday 2nd May