[4] In 2024, the school was visited by Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons.

Students do their General Certificates of Secondary Education (GCSEs) during Key Stage 4.

In order for students to form part of this system, they must formally present themselves and state their interest to become head boy, or to fill in one of the other positions.

In 2009, 6th form students looked to revitalise the undergoing tradition of having a school newspaper by introducing seasonal newsletters at different points during the year, as opposed to just one single newsletter at the end of the year.

The magazine, run by John Peace, an English teacher at the school, is written, designed and marketed by a team of Year 12/13 (Sixth Form) students.