Facilities and resources

The School has a wide range of facilities and resources, all of which are being improved and increased continuously. We are currently planning for refurbishment under the ‘Building Schools for the Future’ national initiative which will build on and improve even further the learning environment for all the pupils. However, below are listed some of the current facilities we are proud of, further details are available in the School Prospectus.

• All classrooms are equipped with TVs, DVDs, projectors and smart boards
• A modern, computerised library
• 17 ICT suites with all subject areas have their own dedicated ICT rooms
• A main hall
• 6 fully equipped Science laboratories
• A fully equipped Sports Hall and Gymnasium including indoor cricket nets
• Access to a heated indoor swimming pool
• A lecture theatre fitted with auditorium seating.
• A dining hall and a separate Buttery with dining provision throughout the day and evening for pupils, staff and visitors.

The School has also run a Community College as part of its extended provision for over forty years.  There are a full range of classes for adults to attend in the evenings.  These are detailed in the Community College Prospectus.  They include: GCSEs, Dance and Fitness, Languages, Back to work, Crafts and New Skills.

The School also has a number of affiliated clubs and societies which run events and competitions at the school in the evenings and at weekends. Full details available in the School Prospectus.

The School runs an extensive extra-curricular programme of clubs, visits and out of hours provision.  More details under Study Support and in the School Prospectus.