Senior School News
A list of Senior School news stories from the start of the 2021-2022 academic year to the present day.
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Astounding ability on display at the Autumn Concert
The first music concert of the academic year, the Autumn Concert, delighted an excited audience in the Dining Hall.
Thursday 20th November 2025
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Island adventure thrills geographers
During Autumn half term Fifth Year and Sixth Form Geography pupils attended a five-day trip to Sicily and the Aoelian Islands.
Tuesday 18th November 2025
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Sicily awaits Albert Johnston Travel Award winner
Lower Sixth pupil Robert Morrison is off to Sicily after being crowned the winner of this year’s Albert Johnston Travel Award.
Tuesday 18th November 2025
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award achievements celebrated at annual Presentation Evening
The commitment, resilience and accomplishments of pupils completing their Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) were proudly celebrated at the school’s 18th annual Presentation Evening.
Friday 7th November 2025
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Annual battlefields trip deepens historical understanding
In October a group of pupils and staff embarked on a powerful two-day journey to the battlefields of the Somme and Ypres.
Monday 3rd November 2025
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Field trip boosts biologists’ appreciation for the natural world
Upper Sixth Biology pupils spent two fruitful days at Brockholes Nature Reserve for a practical field trip as they collected data for their A Level course.
Thursday 23rd October 2025
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Rugby players enjoy packed itinerary during Basque adventure
Twenty-three members of the Senior rugby team immersed themselves in a wide range of activities during a memorable five-day trip to the Basque region.
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
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Welcoming First Years: Activities foster a positive transition
The first half term of the academic year has passed and the First Years have relished getting involved in the wide range of activities that have been organised to help them make the transition into secondary school.
Tuesday 21st October 2025
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Architecture and artistic heritage amazes pupils on Spanish trip
27 Religious Studies and Art pupils enjoyed an enriching cultural trip to southern Spain where they explored some of the region’s most iconic landmarks.
Thursday 16th October 2025
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Physics pupils reach for the stars on unforgettable space adventure
Middle School and Sixth Form Physics pupils embarked on the trip of a lifetime, spending six action-packed days in the United States to deepen their understanding of space and science in the real world.
Friday 19th September 2025
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Manchester the perfect environment for creative Sixth Formers
Lower Sixth Art and Textiles pupils gathered fantastic imagery and ideas on the theme of environment during their annual trip into Manchester.
Thursday 18th September 2025
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Making Moves selection success delights dancers
We are thrilled to announce that we have been successful with our application to take part in Sadler’s Wells’ Making Moves 2025-2026!
Thursday 11th September 2025
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Second Years adore Aberdovey adventure
During the last week of the Summer Term 60 Second Year pupils made the journey to Aberdovey (Aberdyfi) in mid-Wales to take part in an outdoor personal development week with The Outward Bound Trust.
Thursday 11th September 2025
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Friendships blossom on First Year residential
As the school year drew to a close, First Years embarked on an unforgettable residential trip to Tawd Vale Activity Centre – a place where adventure met nature.
Thursday 11th September 2025
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Lower Sixth induction: Pupils throw themselves into film challenge
Lower Sixth pupils put their communication, teamworking and filmmaking skills to the test thanks to a visit from One Day Film School.
Tuesday 9th September 2025
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Sixth Formers embrace Swiss adventure thanks to new award
Sixth Formers Caitlin Hill and Ella Higgins enjoyed a week mountaineering in the Swiss Alps after being recipients of the newly created Adventure Award.
Monday 8th September 2025
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Book your place for our 2025 Open Events
We are delighted to launch our Open Event dates for the 2025-2026 autumn term! You are warmly invited to join us to discover how we inspire, develop and support our pupils.
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
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Incredible creativity on display at annual art exhibition
The 2025 annual A Level and GCSE Art Exhibition provided visitors with the opportunity to see the wealth of creative talent present among our young artists in the Fifth Year and Upper Sixth year groups.
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
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GCSE Results 2025: Congratulations to our amazing Fifth Years
Well done to our Fifth Years on their fantastic GCSE results!
Thursday 21st August 2025
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A Level Results: Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Congratulations to our Upper Sixth who collected their A Level results this morning. We are so proud of you!
Thursday 14th August 2025






















