Following the outbreak of The Second World War in 1939, thousands of London children were evacuated to the countryside.

Between 2000 and 2004, the school had a redevelopment which included new IT suites, refectory, sports facilities, dance studio and Sixth Form Common Room.

The project involved the refurbishment of the Edwardian schoolhouse, plus a new build teaching block and sports facilities.

Unlike the rest of the school, boys are permitted to study within the Sixth Form.

[8] The project has been a collaborative one with funding coming from a variety of bodies and institutions including the Department for Education, Hertfordshire County Council, East Herts District Council, Sport England, Bishop's Stortford Hockey Club, Bishop's Stortford Judo Club as well as staff, students, parents, friends and families who donated via the school's "The Final Hurdle Campaign".