There are approximately 1,450 students, including boys, on roll at the school (2025 figures).

The school has eight houses, all named after famous women: Austen, Bronte, Curie, Franklin, Hepworth, Johnson, Parks and Seacole.

[3] The assigned colour of the house that a student belongs to is displayed as a small stag on their blouse collar.

There are a number of big events covered by the house system every year.

There is also a themed 'House Challenge Day' every year, where each house has various tasks to fulfill to make up a final score.