
By now the children are taught by specialist subject teachers. They join sets where they will be able to move ahead at a pace that is comfortable for them. They delight in the ever-greater breadth of experience, including speech and drama. ICT suffuses the curriculum, from PCs to laptops, interactive whiteboards to personal email accounts.
"Loads of people, as you walk past, say hello. It's really relaxed and friendly."
The school day for seniors finishes at 4.30pm. but everyone can stay on for supervised activities until 6pm. There is no Saturday school, but there are occasional play rehearsals in the mornings and matches in the afternoons.