- The school motto, “Lámh foisdineach an uachtar”, is Irish for "With the gentle hand foremost" and serves as a constant reminder of the virtue of gentleness in dealing with others.
- Hockey and rugby are the most successful teams in a high-level sporting programme that includes cricket, athletics, netball, fencing, cross country, badminton, tennis and volleyball.
- There are four choirs, several music groups, a drama society and a Christian Union, plus an active cadet contingent and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.
- A range of trips offer academic enrichment alongside events such as Pi day, national competitions such as maths and chemistry challenges and a house quiz.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 93=

Grade
%
A*
11.3
A
35.1
B
28.1
A*/A
46.5
A*-B
74.5
GCSE 2024 rank: 42=

Grade
%
A*/9/8
36.2
A/7
38.9
A*/A/9/8/7
75.1