School Tour

Exit

One-way exit for cars

Amphitheatre

A student social space, often used during the summer months.

Bike Store (B)

Sports Hall

A purpose built, state of the art space with scoreboard and suspended flooring, used primarily by Mrs Edwards’ PE department and also used for Lettings.

Sports Field

A number of paths lead to the school’s Sports Field which include the running track, long jump, MUGA and floodlit STP.

Maths [XY Block – Ground & First Floor]

Ten bright and modern classrooms serve this large Maths department, led by Mr Bibb. Remember you must go along the ‘X’ corridor before you go up the stairs to get to the ‘Y’ when plotting your cooordinates.

Ceramics Room [First Floor]

This custom space is replete with a kiln and wheels.

Covered Seating

Inclusion Hub [First Floor]

Led by Mrs Plunkett, the Hub facilities include specially equipped spaces for students with additional learning requirements and is staffed by a large team of Learning Support Assistants and also includes the school’s Study Unit.

Art & Photography [First Floor]

The school’s studios are managed by Mrs Rose-Burns, the Head of Art, Photography & Ceramics. Facilities include a custom Ceramics Studio and Photography Lab.

Design & Technology [Ground Floor]

Mr Elsey oversees a wide range of lessons in a number of fully tooled rooms.

Cafe [Ground Floor]

A popular choice for light bites and refreshements at break and lunch.

Boys' Changing Room

Gallery

One of the main conduits through the school, this connects the foyer to the halls and out towards the far side of the school.

Halls

A versatile space which can be split into two smaller halls or opened into one large space. The halls are often used for assemblies, performances and outside lettings with the tiered seating providing quality viewing for larger audiences.

The Gym

An indoor space used by PE for multiple activities, this space opens to an outdoor covered area with several table tennis tables.

Canopies

Music

A small team with a large reach, the school’s music department is led by Mr Walker. Three classrooms and a number of peripatetic rooms enable the school to offer various lessons throghout the year, with two concerts during the Autumn & Spring terms and a full band supporting the school production.

Student Entrance & Exit (B)

Safeguarding & Medical

Always there when they are needed, these teams are supported by the School Health & Welfare Officers and a team of four in Safeguarding.

Foyer

A central cross over point, this space is often used for evening receptions during our Music or Drama performance.

Girls' Changing Rooms

Courtyard

Throughout the year, this unique space changes with the seasons as the leaves turn from green to red and then fall for the winter. Popular with all students, this space has ample seating with astro turf under the trees always popular in the summer months and an abundance of picnic benches. On the first floor of the AB block, the balcony provides an aerial view of the courtyard below with recessed seating outside each of the classrooms.

English

Mrs Greenaway, the Head of English, leads a large team with twelve classes spread across two floors in the AB block.

Footpath to Hitches Lane Zebra Crossing to Leisure Centre

The zebra crossing provides easy access across a busy road for families dropping and collecting outside of the school.

Science

Spread across three floors, the schools 12 fully equipped labs support the teaching of Mixed Science, Chemistry, Biology & Physics. Mrs Proctor’s team of scientists and techicians offer a range of practical and theory based experiences.

Religious Education, Philosophy & Ethics

Mrs Timms Blanch runs this small department, teaching RE from Years 7-8 with different options available from Y9 onwards.

Playground

Used by the PE department for tennis, netball and also during break and lunch by students wishing to participate in outdoor activities such as basketball.

Modern Foreign Languages

Our dedicated MFL block features six classrooms and the Head of Languages, Ms Meaden, ably supported by a talented team of linguists offers three subjects: French, German & Spanish.

ELSA

The Emotional Literacy Support Assistants, led by Ms Ball, offer a calm and safe space for students needing support to help understand and manage their emotions, ably supported by Luna, our school therapy dog.

Library

The school library is a rich and vibrant learning space, managed by School Librarian, Mrs Eastlake.

History

With four dedicated classrooms, our Head of History, Mrs Kenny brings the past to life.

Reception

Access is via the call entry system located on the wall to the left of the double doors. Press the bell and wait for the reception team to speak to you before entry.

Student Entrance & Exit (A)

Drama

Mrs Shackell, our Head of Drama, oversees the school’s purpose built Drama studio featuring two classrooms which open into a larger space for performances and is often used for the student-led Panto in the Spring term.

Restaurant

Our catering contractors offer a range of menu choices which are regularly updated. With three serving windows and three generous seating areas, there is ample space and serving opportunities for all students.

Bike Store (A)

This bike store is locked during the school day

Geography

Our dedicated Geography block featuring three themed classrooms taking you from Tectonic Hazards to Boreal Forests and finishing in our Melting World. Led by Mrs Chidgey, our Head of Geography

Main Entrance

A registration recognition system is in place. Visitors can park off-site in the Leisure Centre car park or use the buzzer to request access to the school.