At the beginning of the 2012 term, Dr Jim Ferguson retired and Chris Gabbett was appointed in his place.

[citation needed] Following a four-week consultation, the Governing Body decided to recommend that the school sixth form remain open.

[9] In September 2005, following the completion of a multimillion-pound extension, they were amalgamated at the Guy's Cliffe Avenue site in Leamington Spa.

[1] Pupils were allowed to wear casual clothes of their own choosing; a rule in place from the school's foundation.

[11] Under a newly appointed temporary head, plans to introduce the uniform were put on hold in September 2002.

[14] The Member of Parliament for the area became involved, inviting the Archbishop of Birmingham to intervene and help to resolve the disagreement.

[15] In November 2003, at the annual meeting of the PTA, a clear majority of parents supported a vote of no-confidence in the governing body, calling for them to resign.