They develop as artists, designers and performers, as linguists, geographers and historians, as scientists and as sportsmen and women.

"[5] In Key Stage 4, years 10 and 11, students principally study a range of GCSE courses so they achieve the English Baccalaureate.

They are guided to include a Modern Foreign Language and a humanity (History or Geography).

[7] In 2014 these dropped to 71% of pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C GCSE grades - 66% of them including English and Maths.

[8] In September 2011 the then Headteacher, Dr. Paul Adams, was suspended for "gross misconduct over management issues".