Academic Results
The school has Leading Edge status, specialist status for Performing Arts, Science and Mathematics, and regularly achieves higher than average GCSE results. As of 2012 the head teacher is Richard Crane, and Chair of Governors, Sue Balf. In 2012, the school was inspected by Ofsted, and was given an "Outstanding" grade in every category. The school has representation in both the County and National Youth Orchestras.
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