[5] Kent is the largest county in England to operate academic selection at the age of eleven.

They follow a 3-year Key Stage 3, which prescribes a broad based course of study, weighted to Maths, English and Science with a humanity and a modern foreign language.

[8] Throughout Key Stage 3 students are, to use the schools terminology offered 'Pillar Lessons', a series of stand alone lessons in separate disciplines- such as Hair, Forensic Science, Photography, Musical theatre.

These taster lessons lead into exam options offered at Key Stage 4.

In addition, options include RE, languages, computing, dance, drama, music, art, design technology, resistant materials food, sport, business and enterprise, social sciences, childcare, health and socialcare, hair and beauty, photography, and construction.

Saying :" That board members, leaders and staff passionately oversee a unique, large, vibrant and increasingly popular school, with a quite exceptional curriculum delivered in outstanding facilities.