Our 3 key College Aims are:

To maximise the Attainment of All Pupils at All Levels

To Improve

To use New Technologies

Key Features of our College

Rapid recent improvement in examination results.

High level of investment in computers across the school including two open access suites housing over 40 and 60 computers respectively.

Plans to open a 120 computer E-Learning Centre in September 2007.

Excellent sports facilities including a swimming pool, gym, sports hall, extensive playing fields and a state of the art fitness suite.

Areas for pupils to relax and play during their break and lunchtime.

A commitment to the inclusion of all pupils and a belief that 'Every Child' really does matter.

Highly trained specialist teaching and support staff.

Excellent levels of support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

A genuine neighbourhood centre for learning throughout the year.

Small class sizes with access to specialist facilities.

A belief in Pastoral Care with the needs of children at the centre of all its work.

A thriving and expanding Sixth Form with the development of more work related courses, for example Bricklaying and Caring for Young Children, which include work placements.

The promotion of a safe and healthy ethos by encouraging pupils to take safer routes to college including the new Beechdale Cycle Track and the installation of two large cycle storage sheds.

Highly developed links with the community including the BCHA, New Deal For Communities and the Frank F Harrison Community Association.