[5] In December 2009, Director of Tate galleries, Sir Nicholas Serota was invited to become the school's head teacher for the day.

[7] In 2007, the school featured in the Channel 4 documentary Make Me a Tory, directed by former pupil Daniel Cormack.

[8] Two education textbooks designed by German publisher Ernst Klett Verlag are set at the school.

[10] Working closely with architects John McAslan + Partners, some of the design features of the old school that were felt to be crucial in having helped shape its ethos were retained - for example, the central concourse which functions as a social hub and outdoor performance space.

[11] Prior to occupation of the new building, designers Gilles and Cecilie Studio were commissioned to create new furniture, wall graphics and decorations for the school.

[12] The work was featured in Creative Review magazine (and received a diploma in environmental design at the Visuelt awards in Norway).