The academic aims of the school are

The academic aims of the school are:
To ensure that all students fulfil their academic potential.
To inspire our students, and instil in them the love of learning, inquiry and knowledge.
To develop our students’ intellectual confidence and clarity of thought.
To help our students achieve the best possible qualifications for higher education and beyond.
To ensure that depth and rigour are balanced by breadth and coherence in our curriculum.
To encourage intellectual and cultural diversity, and develop our students’ sense of responsibility for the wider community.