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    • Year 8 Take Paris by storm!

      Published 01/07/25
      From 30th June to 4th July, 47 excited Year 8 students and five members of staff embarked on an unforgettable adventure to the heart of France. The Year 8 Paris Trip was packed with iconic sights, incredible experiences and memories that will last a
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    • Silver DofE students triumph on Exmoor

      Published 13/06/25
      Students from Year 10 completed their Silver DofE qualifying expedition in the wild and beautiful landscape of Exmoor National Park. The route took them through a stunning variety of terrain, from high moorland to ancient wooded valley
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    • Year 11 photographers impress Rotary judges once again

      Published 04/06/25
      Huge congratulations to Alfie, winner of the Portishead Rotary Club Photography Competition, which this year had the theme of "Wonderful Water." Tobias was runner up and Bella, Dan, Will, Liam, Lashae and Max were all given special recognit
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    • Sixth Formers welcomed to the University of Oxford

      Published 23/05/25
      30 Year 12 students enjoyed a fantastic day at the University of Oxford on Wednesday 21st May. Visiting our partner college, Exeter College, students sampled seminar-style learning, had sessions on university applications and toured the college,
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    • Dof E Bronze students expedition training

      Published 14/05/25
      Ahead of the upcoming expedition season, students working towards their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award recently took part in outdoor training to prepare for their final assessed journey. The first training exercise included a short walk and an ove
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    • Stephenson birthday celebrations

      Published 06/05/25
      On 6th May we celebrated what would have been Paul Stephenson's 88th birthday. The top gate was decorated with balloons, a birthday banner and the Stephenson flag. Members of Stephenson House produced art work and writing for a "Stephenson S
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    • Culture Day - Celebrating Unity

      Published 02/05/25
      On 30th April we enjoyed the sunshine on the top field for our third Culture Day, "Celebrating Unity". Over 200 students took part in the event, representing 35 countries from all over the world. "I'm still buzzing from our thir
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    • Trailblazers musicians enjoy bandcamp

      Published 30/04/25
      On Monday 28th April our Year 7 Trailblazers students took part in bandcamp day at Trinity Academy in association with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Throughout the day our students took part in a series of masterclasses and workshops de
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    • Madrid Football Tour

      Published 25/04/25
      Over Easter, a group of students in Years 7 and 8 had the opportunity to train with the expert professional youth coaches from Real Madrid and play against local opposition, as part of our football tour. Students not only benefited from the s
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    • Year 8 Underground Adventure

      Published 31/03/25
      Over three exciting trips, 48 adventurous Year 8 students had the opportunity to step into a whole new world—underground! Equipped with helmets, headlamps and plenty of courage, they ventured into the depths of Burrington Combe in the Mendip Hi
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    • Year 9 break records at Folly Farm

      Published 28/03/25
      In April Year 9 students visited Folly Farm. The purpose of this visit was to complete a GCSE required practical activity on sampling using quadrats and transects in different ecosystems from those available on the school site. A special ment
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    • Team Morocco prepare for adventure

      Published 18/03/25
      Team Morocco  spent a beautiful weekend training and bonding in Ross-on-Wye in Term 4. They showed grit and determination, kindness and compassion. It’s going to be an amazing adventure!
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