Drake Building
In 2005 a new building, christened the 'Drake' building after school governor David Drake, was completed. It is home to the music department and includes practice rooms and recording studio. The sixth form department moved to this new building too. The building was constructed on old tennis courts and is now neighbour to a multi-purpose sports courts for netball, tennis and football using all weather materials.
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