Education
Originally, the school had a very broad curriculum providing for the normal grammar school academic courses, including Latin, Greek, French, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and other general subjects These subjects were taken to the advanced level (A-level) of the General Certificate of Education examination.
Special facilities were also provided for work in engineering, building, art, music and commercial subjects to prepare boys for industry, commerce and the professions. Pupils were also prepared for student and craft apprenticeships.
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