An 11-18 Grant Maintained Co-educational Comprehensive School located in open country overlooking the market town and tourist centre of Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Residential accommodation is in a 'listed' building in extensive grounds close to the River Wye and town centre. The School seeks academic excellence for all students at their level and promotes personal development through teaching and varied activities including careers education, work experience, community activities, and counselling. Wide ranging extra-curricular activities include: clubs, societies, debating, Young Enterprise, Duke of Edinburgh, outdoor pursuits, many sports, drama, music (orchestra, choirs, brass bands, ensembles) and inter-House Activities. A disciplined learning environment is maintained together with 'traditions' including School Uniform, Commemoration Services, morning assemblies, Speech Day, Sports Day, Charity Days and School Magazine. Academic achievements are outstanding and reflected in a 6th Form of 330. 90% of Sixth Form students follow on into Higher Education. The School is well equipped with 4 Computer Centres, a Design and Technology Centre, Science Laboratories, Language Laboratories, Careers Centre, Sixth Form Centre, Drama and Sports Halls, and with extensive on site playing fields. In 1995 a new and very extensive Library and Resources Centre was opened, fully equipped with all aspects of information retrieval.
Language exchanges with French and German schools. Language Assistants employed for individual tutoring. High level success in national Music, Technology and Sporting events.
Generous boarding scholarships available for children who have lost one or both parents through death. Active Parents/Teacher Association. Closely associated with and supported by industry, employers and the local community. Non-denominational but with a strong Christian ethos.
