- The school has been the top Independent Secondary School for Academic Excellence in the West Midlands in The Sunday Times Parent Power ranking for five consecutive years.
- Facilities opened over the past few years include the Design Centre for GCSE design, technology, art and computing students, and the Warnock Room, a quiet space for pupils with additional needs.
- There are more than 70 clubs and societies, from photography and ultimate frisbee to gardening, debating, philosophy and chess. Enrichment activities comprise guest speakers and 100 school trips a year.
- World-class sports coaching is provided in outstanding facilities, including an international-standard athletics track shared with King Edward’s School and the University of Birmingham.
- The Ruddock Performing Arts Centre has a 500-seat auditorium and hosts 40 concerts a year.
- Notable former pupils include the actress Lindsay Duncan, the historical novelist Lindsey Davis, the journalist Reeta Chakrabarti, and the comedian and author Natalie Haynes.
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