Illuminating Success: Our “Time to Shine” Workshop
Before half term, our Year 11 and Year 13 students and their families gathered for our “Time to Shine” workshop designed to bridge the gap between hard work and the...
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Before half term, our Year 11 and Year 13 students and their families gathered for our “Time to Shine” workshop designed to bridge the gap between hard work and the...
Posted by Gary Johnson
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Posted by Emma Denton
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Posted by Anthony Carter
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Posted by Amy Druce
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Posted by Sara Ash - Deputy Headteacher
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Posted by Amy Druce
It was great to see the really high engagement in Mrs Levy’s English class in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) just before the half term break and see her class so...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
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Posted by Anthony Carter
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Posted by Anthony Carter
Since we introduced Sparx Reader in May 2025, we’ve seen nothing short of extraordinary results across our student body. Students who engage actively with the platform have...
Posted by Anthony Carter
Before half term, our Year 11 and Year 13 students and their families gathered for our “Time to Shine” workshop designed to bridge the gap between hard work and the highest possible exam grades.
The atmosphere was one of focused ambition as we explored the “marginal gains” that transform a good grade into an exceptional one. The afternoon provided a unique roadmap for the final stretch of the academic year, ensuring no student feels they are navigating their revision alone.
A highlight of the evening was the Question and Answer session with our Student Subject Specialists. These high-achieving mentors provided a “student’s eye view” of success. It was inspiring to see younger students engaging with their peers to discuss everything from managing exam stress to the best ways to tackle the most difficult Tier 3 vocabulary.
Every student was provided with a bespoke “Time to Shine” booklet to support their final revision activities.
We look forward to seeing our students take these tools and truly begin to shine in their upcoming assessments.

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