More than 60% of the pupils speak English as an additional language and more than 86% of students are from ethnic minority backgrounds.

The company, as the guild is now called, is no longer associated with the craft but continues to contribute to educating the young and helping the older in need, through their almshouses, charities and schools.

To adapt to these changes some innovative teaching and curriculum practices will be adopted, including vertical tutoring.

The school offers a range of vocational and academic subjects at GCSE and A- Level, most notably in business studies.

[5] The school also works in collaboration with NFTE and last year, a group of five students won a nationwide competition for their business ‘Hennoo', their prize included a trip to New York.

The school has a choir and steel pan club and they've performed at the Skinners' Hall and other venues.

[7] Each year, Sports Day is held at Finsbury Park and all students and staff participate.

This event was previously known as "Speech Day", and was held each year at the Upper School.

The event is attended by the school governors and representatives from the Worshipful Company of Skinners, along with staff and the parents of the girls.

Before proceeding to the stage, the beadle of the Skinners' Company knocks his ceremonial staff against the floor twice, indicating the start of the procession.

[8] Traditionally, pupils supplement applause by ‘whooping' when the recipient accepts their award.

The annual report is read by the headmistress and short speeches are given by a representative from the Worshipful Company of Skinners and the Head Girl and Boy.