First Day Arrangements - September 2026

Wednesday 2 September – first day for Year 7 and 12 students

Year 7 students should arrive by 8:30 am and meet outside the Theatre.  The day ends at 2:10 pm.

Thursday 3 September – first day for all other years

Students should arrive by 8:35 am for registration at 8:40 am.

Welcome to our School

Welcome from the Headteacher

School Aims

Our mission statement, values and ethos

Successful Learners

We strive to create successful learners

Exceptional Learning

Our students receive an exceptional learning experience

Active Participators

Taking ownership of learning

Gold Behaviour Quality Mark

Ensuring students’ academic, personal, and emotional needs are met

Beyond the Taught Curriculum

After school clubs and sports

Child-centred Approach

Every child matters

Empowered Community

We expect students to contribute to the community

Working Together

Working together with parents and carers

Recent News & Messages

The weather is getting hotter! Here’s what has been happening during a week that started and ended with two big football games…   It’s coming home! As England played a very, very late World Cup match last weekend, the school decided to allow the students a slightly later start so […]

This week, we celebrated the wonderful world of reading and writing during our annual LitFest! Here’s what has been happening this week.   LitFest Every year, our wonderful Library and Literacy Team host LitFest – a week of book-themed craft projects and games during breaktime and after school, a takeover […]

We bid our Year 11s a fond farewell at their Prom this week. Here’s what else has been happening… Pride! This week, we celebrated Pride with staff and students. On Tuesday, staff wore rainbows to show their support and acceptance for all students. Pride Club also hosted a get-together, made […]

Free School Meals Summer Food Transition Scheme The following information has been provided by Rossendale Borough Council. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Lancashire County Council has funded food vouchers for children entitled to Free School Meals during the school holidays. This funding has now come to an end. Rossendale Borough Council […]