- More than 150 extracurricular activities are on offer, from Combined Cadet Force, creative arts and sport, to a symphony orchestra, spirituality club and bridge.
- At the school’s Make A Difference Day, pupils and colleagues show their commitment to helping others with their annual food drive, providing more than 1,000 meals for those in need.
- The library runs book clubs and a pupil librarian work experience scheme.
- Pupils remain in the same tutor group with the same tutor for five years. There is a peer-mentoring and wellbeing ambassador scheme, and a dedicated wellbeing space.
- Means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent of fees are offered at 11+,13+ and 16+, as well as support with additional costs such as uniforms, equipment and trips. Academic scholarships are awarded for exceptional performances in the entry process; sport and music scholarships after assessments and auditions.
- Notable former pupils include Charles Dickens Jr, the artists Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Walter Sickert, the musician Marcus Mumford, the actor Ben Barnes, and the comedian and podcaster Ed Gamble.
Results
A-level 2025 rank: 10
Grade
%
A*
54.4
A
33.8
B
8
A*/A
88.2
A*-B
96.2
GCSE 2025 rank: 3
Grade
%
9/8
91.5
7
6.7
9/8/7
98.2
International baccalaureate 2025 rank: 2
Grade
%
Higher Level 7
69.8
Higher Level 6
27.7
Higher Level 5
2.5
Higher Level 7 and 6
97.5
Higher Level 7, 6 and 5
100
Diploma pass
100
Average IB points
42.2