The Arts Council England's, Artsmark award recognises schools that demonstrate a commitment to providing opportunities across all artforms; from Drama to Music, Design to Literature, Dance to Sculpture. The scheme also encourages schools to work in partnership with artists and arts organisations.

Sue Tanner, our Principal said:

"We are delighted that our long-standing reputation for excellence in the Arts has now been given national recognition by the Arts Council. I would like to thank our talented and hard working Arts staff for all they do to ensure that our students experience such an exciting and progressive programme of Arts education, and to congratulate them on such a well deserved award."

Sir Christopher Frayling, Arts Council England Chair, said:

"Every young person should have an entitlement to participate in, and experience the Arts. The schools recieving the Artsmark today display a commitment to providing young people with a wide range of arts activities that we believe all schools should strive for."