History
The school suffered bomb damage to its building in Palace Street during the Blitz.
In 2004 a teacher was raped by a pupil in an empty classroom after the end of classes. The student involved was sent to prison and the teacher eventually won compensatory damages and legal costs from the school.
Since 2004 the school has undergone massive changes enhancing its reputation and standing. In 2009 the school became a Specialist Science College and in 2012 the Secretary of State approved its academy convertors application. From 2005 - 2010 the school benefited from the Building Schools for Future (BSF) program resulting in new facilities for the school and community.
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