Teachers’ higher expectations have a positive impact on the progress of pupils across the curriculum (Ofsted 2019)

The guidance and support provided for pupils, particularly for their emotional health and well-being, are of the highest quality (Ofsted 2019)

Pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education, employment and training (Ofsted 2019)

Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and enjoy the many opportunities to develop their leadership skills and support the local community (Ofsted 2019)

Pupils from a wide geographic area and different backgrounds come together well (Ofsted 2019)

Recent News and Events

Sixth Formers Gain First Aid Qualification

This week, 62 Sixth Form students successfully achieved their Emergency First Aid at Work certification, a nationally recognised qualification valid for 3 years. The training included an online module, with an additional outdoor first aid component for all our gold Duke of Edinburgh students, and a full day of practical training. Feedback from the trainers thanked…

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Remarkable Battle of Hastings Projects

Before the students studied the reasons for Duke William of Normandy’s victory at the Battle of Hastings, Mr Campbell tasked his class with researching and creating their own model or project based on what they found. They presented them in class, informing their classmates about the events of 14th October 1066 and the significance of…

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Exploring Bronze Age Technology

This week, our Year 9 Archaeologists focussed on the development of art and technology in Bronze Age Britain. Pupils looked at a range of Bronze Age pottery designs and had a go at some ‘experimental archaeology’, using a variety of tools to make decorative marks in clay. They used a range of tools that would have…

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Girls’ Biggest Ever Football Session

We marked International Women’s Day on Friday 7th March, by taking part in “The biggest ever girls’ football session”. Around 100 girls took to the astroturf to participate in a variety of stations prepared by the Year 8 Sports Leaders and Ryan, a Carlisle United coach. The session began with a minute’s silence to show support…

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