A much larger school was required due to the large house-building programme that was taking place.

It offers a range of vocational and traditional qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5, including GCSE, BTEC and A-Level.

[citation needed] The ‘Outstanding’ areas were: 1 - The quality of learning for pupils with special educational needs and /or disabilities and their progress 2 - The extent to which pupils feel safe 3 - Pupils’ attendance 4 - The effectiveness of care, guidance and support 5 - The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting wellbeing On 21 March 2008, there was a fire which destroyed the staff room, library, two music rooms, sixth form common room and study area.

[2] New and improved Sixth Form facilities opened ready for the academic year beginning in September 2009.

[3] On 24 February 2000 the school avoided a legal battle by announcing that, in future, girls would be able to wear trousers.