Beyond the Classroom: Our Co-Curricular Offer

Our Academic provision is fully supported with additional activities and qualifications that are designed to take our pupils beyond the classroom. We take a holistic view to our pupils' studies to ensure they have a balanced overview of their education.

We currently offer and support:

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Our Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is a natural pathway for pupils who have already completed the Silver Award. This highly recognised award allows our pupils to gain both skills and confidence, it also gives our pupils a clear advantage when applying for further education and university placements.

Beyond academic success, universities and employers are keen to see how pupils have developed their skills through extra curricular activities, reflecting key skills in communication, teamwork and leadership.

Our pupils who complete this fantastic award reflect on the growth and resilience that the course has offered, giving clear enhancement for their future pathway. Combined Cadet Force

Our CCF unit has continued to go from strength to strength and is now exceeding 70 pupils, from Year 9 to the Upper Sixth.

The CCF programme encourages pupils to develop their responsibilities, self discipline and leadership skills. This is achieved through a wide range of challenging and educational activities. It allows pupils to take charge of their lives so they can reach their full potential at school and beyond.

Each unit is an educational partnership between the school and the Ministry of Defence. There is certainly lots for pupils to do and choose.

Work Experience

Our bespoke work experience programme enables our pupils to visit work placements and to develop key skills needed for the workplace.

We are keen to support our pupils' interests and areas where they would like to consider a career pathway, allowing them essential time to consider this information and enhance their own curriculum vitae. Work experience is adjusted to fit into the individual timetable of each pupil.

First Aid Training Our new first aid training for Sixth Form pupils gives them not only a qualification but the opportunity to acquire an important life skill.

Through small group training sessions, pupils develop their confidence to do the right thing when it really counts and receive a recognised accreditation.

This is also fantastic for enhancing a curriculum vitae.