- Mental health and emotional wellbeing is a priority at NGHS in Shropshire, which won an AcSEED (Acquiring Skills and supporting Emotional Education in schools) award in January 2025. “Crafternoon” sessions and improved access to counselling impressed the charity’s review team.
- Sixth-formers at the selective school also support younger students as mentors.
- There are more than 40 clubs and activities each week, from doodle club and Japanese, to coding. Every pupil is encouraged to join in at least one — and can earn “achievement points” for doing so. Ideas to set up new ones are always welcome.
- There is a comprehensive range of sport, music and drama on offer, and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (Lamda) qualifications have also been introduced.
- All year 10 students complete a week-long work experience placement. As well as trips and visits around the UK and Europe, there are biannual trips to the US, India and other destinations.
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