Parents not expected to buy textbooks or pay any other extras. Others go straight on to careers. Curriculum GCSE and A levels. Computer room and many computers in departments. Some extra courses in Year 8.
Several pupils are in theatre workshops locally and appear on TV and radio.
CCF and community service optional. Regular charitable work by first and fifth years in particular. Prefects, head boy and head of house, appointed by combination of nominations and elections. Religious worship not compulsory.