Summer Holiday
School will close for the Summer break at 1.30pm on Tuesday 22nd July. (Wednesday 23rd July is a staff training day.)
Y8 Harry Potter World Trip
An opportunity for students to explore the role of the creative arts in a professional context, and to gain an insight into careers offered in the creative arts and film industries.
Y7 Hill End Residential Trip
A two-day outdoor activity trip to Hill End, designed to help students build friendships and confidence. Students can choose either a residential or non-residential option. All take part in the full daytime programme, including an evening campfire.
Y7 Hill End Residential Trip
We’re delighted to be returning to Hill End Outdoor Education Centre with our Y7 students for another 48 hours of exciting activities, challenges and fun!
Open Evening
An opportunity for potential new students and their families to view the school and speak to our staff.
Restart the Heart Day
Restart a Heart Day raises awareness about cardiac arrest and helps people to learn CPR, giving them lifesaving skills and the confidence to use them.
Last year, we taught people about the importance of defibrillators during a cardiac arrest, how to use them, and the importance of them being registered on The Circuit. This year’s focus is to get as many people as possible trained in CPR and defibrillation skills through our free online training tool, RevivR.
Half Term
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 24th October. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 3rd November.
Y9 French Residential
A three day residential trip to Lille Christmas Markets and St Omer for Y9 students. A wonderful opportunity for the students to immerse themselves in French culture and practice their speaking and listening skills in real-life situations.
Please refer to your trip documentation for exact trip timings.
Christmas Holiday
School will close for the Christmas break at 3.10pm on Friday 19th December. Students return at 8.30am on Tuesday 6th January. (Monday 5th January is a staff training day.)
Y11 Spanish Residential
A four day residential trip to Madrid for Y11 students providing an excellent opportunity to consolidate language skills developed throughout the GCSE course and to use their knowledge in authentic situations. Trip dates: 1st Feb - 4th Feb 2026.
Please refer to your trip documentation for exact trip timings.
Y11 French Residential
A three day residential trip to Paris for Y11 students providing an excellent opportunity for students to consolidate their French language skills.
Please refer to your trip documentation for exact trip timings.
Half Term
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 13th February. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 23rd February.
Y10 Geography Residential
A four day residential to PGL Osmington Bay, in Dorset, providing students with an excellent opportunity to complete the compulsory field studies element of the GCSE Geography sylabus.
Please refer to your trip documentation for exact timings.
Easter Holiday
School will close for the Easter break at 3.10pm on Friday 27th March. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 13th April.
Half Term
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 22nd May. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 1st June.
Summer Holiday
School will close for the Summer break at 3.10pm on Wednesday 22nd July.
September 2027 Return Date - To Be Confirmed
Half Term
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 23rd October. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 2nd November.
Christmas Holiday
School will close for the Christmas break at 3.10pm on Friday 18th December. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 4th January.
Half Term
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 12th February. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 22nd February.
Easter Holiday
School will close for the Easter break at 3.10pm on Thursday 25th March. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 12th April.
Half Term
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 28th May. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 7th June.
Summer Holiday
School will close for the Summer break at 3.10pm on Wednesday 21st July.
September 2027 Return Date - To Be Confirmed
GCSE Art & Photography Trip
Natural History Museum trip for Y10 Art and Photography students.
Half Term
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 23rd May. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 2nd June.
Y9 & Y10 African Adventures Trip to Kenya
Volunteering for 5 days in local schools helping build facilities, help support in lessons and run PE lessons. (Exact departure and arrival times TBC.)
Easter Holiday
School will close for the Easter break at 3.10pm on Friday 4th April. Students return at 8.30am on Wednesday 23th April. (Tuesday 22nd April is a staff training day.)
Y10 Geography Trip to Osmington Bay, Dorset
An opportunity for Y10 GCSE Geography students to complete the compulsory fieldwork elements of the course.
Students Return to School
School will be open from 8.00am and all students should arrive by 8.30am.
Half Term
School will close for the half-term break at 3.10pm on Friday 14th February. Students return at 8.30am on Monday 24th February.