- The college is the only UK state school where all teaching is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which seeks a balance between academic excellence and a well-rounded, values-driven education. Year 7 pupils study the IB middle years programme, adapted to align with GCSE requirements, then progress to the diploma programme or career-related programme.
- The college is rolling out a 1:1 device scheme to give students their own Chromebook to help with their studies.
- All students make three term-long enrichment choices (one each of creativity, activity and service) that take place on Wednesday afternoons. Learning is further enhanced through forays abroad, such as a school science trip to the Cern nuclear research centre in Switzerland.
- A wide variety of creative and performing arts activities are on offer, as well as a busy sports calendar and numerous clubs and societies. The college has an Artsmark Gold Award, accredited by Arts Council England.
- The college also holds the Gold Carnegie Medal for mental health, which recognises the value it places on the wellbeing of its staff and students.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 95=
Grade
%
A*
12.2
A
32.9
B
29.3
A*/A
45.1
A*-B
74.4
GCSE 2024 rank: 82
Grade
%
A*/9/8
25.2
A/7
41.7
A*/A/9/8/7
66.9
International baccalaureate 2024 rank: 10=
Grade
%
Higher Level 7
12.2
Higher Level 6
32.9
Higher Level 5
29.2
Higher Level 7 and 6
45.1
Higher Level 7, 6 and 5
74.3
Diploma pass
92
Average IB points
33