Year 7 are taught in broad mixed ability classes.
Y8 - Y9 are taught in parallels ability sets of 4.
KS4 are taught in two bands (X & Y) which have 10 ability sets in total. Sets X1 - Y5 are broadly set in a vertical way. X1-X5 follow a dual course with their two GCSE exams at the end of Y11 whilst Y Band sit their Literature exam at the end of Y10 and Language at the end of Y11.