[3] bringing greater control over admissions, site & buildings, curriculum development and much-needed additional income.

In this intermediate stage, Year 9 was moved to the lower school while the decisions about the sites were being taken.

[5] Schools endeavour to get all students to achieve the English Baccalaureate (EBACC) qualification- this must include core subjects, a modern or ancient foreign language, and either History or Geography.

Within KS3, all students study in single sex classes with some ability setting in Mathematics and within the Year 9 Science syllabus.

All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Design & Food Technology, Geography, History, Art, Computer Science, Physical Education & Games, Religion and Philosophy, Music, Drama and PSHE.

Sixth Form students generally tend to study three courses, however do have the option to take more.

As a result of student voting, from September 2011, the new houses consisted of Thomas-Sharman (TS), Rothschild-Pearce (RP), Mann-Somerville (MS) and Knight-Heath (KH),[8] double-barrelled amalgamations of old Chatham and Clarendon house names.

Note: KH - Knight-Health, MS - Mann-Sommerville, RP - Rothschild-Pearce, TS - Thomas-Sharman In both Schools, as a form of award, teachers may give out rewards known as Achievement Points or Commendations.

Depending on the amount which a pupil has, there are various certificates which are given, and also a prize in the form of a pin badge, which students can wear on their uniform.

Below are the awards which pupils may receive, and the higher the commendations needed, usually the harder it is to obtain the specific certificate.