Frequently asked questions

1. What happens on the first morning?

On the first morning you will need to arrive in school by 8.45. Go to theYear 7 playground at the back of the school where the Head ofYear 7 and the seven form tutors will be waiting to meet you.

Practice your route to school over the summer holidays

2. Will I be in the same class as some of my friends?

Yes. We have several meetings with yourYear 6 teachers and always try to make sure that you in the same tutor group as some of your friends from primary school.You will find out who else is in your form group on New Intake Evening.

3. Where can I catch the bus from?

We have a bus bay at the back of school.All school buses arrive and leave from here. In the morning you simply get off the bus within the college grounds.Amember of staff will be on duty in this area.

In the afternoon everyone lines up in years groups in designated places and the duty team of the day will coordinate all students’entry onto the different buses.All bus times are included within the transport information icon on this website section.

4. What can you do at break and lunch time?

At break time and lunch time you can go to the canteen to buy some food or you can go straight to theYear 7 playground where there is also additional covered outdoor seating. If you bring a packed lunch you can eat it in the canteen or outside.At lunch times there is also a variety of extra-curricular activities to join in with. See our clubs page for more information!