A Change in Traditions
Until 1999 the School's headmasters were all serving military officers of the rank of at least Lieutenant Colonel. Since then there have been two civilian headmasters. The school also has a regimental sergeant major among its staff whose primary role is to co-ordinate military standards and discipline.
The school's first civilian students were accepted in 2011 after the school was granted academy status. Prior to this, the school had taken only students whose parents were veterans or currently serving in the United Kingdom's military forces.
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