History
It was established in 1970 on the site of the old Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, designed by George Gordon Hoskins. Much of the building was refurbished following a fire in 1987, and in 2004 a large extension was completed including a new sports hall, art department and atrium study area.
On 17 April 1991, the Duchess of Kent opened the library.
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