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  • Energy Bill Support for Parents and Careers

    Published 24/05/25
    We know the school holidays can be an expensive time – with the kids at home more, you may end up spending more on energy. Our dedicated energy team can run through tips to help you cut your bills, as well as look at making sure you have enough
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  • Brend Hotel Gym Equipment Donation

    Published 24/05/25
    We thank Brend Hotels for their generous donation of gym equipment, which will greatly benefit our student and staff wellness suite. This invaluable contribution underscores the importance of health and well-being within our educational community, pr
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  • Calvert Trust Visit

    Published 02/04/25
    Years 10 & 11 went on a two day residential to Calvert Trust in Exmoor. They took part in activities such as Horse riding, zip wire, sit down mountain biking and a night walk around the lake and through the woods. They built on skills such as ind
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  • School Age Vaccinations

    Published 25/03/25
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  • Marland visit to Barnstaple Police Station

    Published 19/03/25
    In February a group of year 7 and 8's visited Barnstaple Police Station for a guided tour. The group were met by Neighbourhood Sergeant Laura Lloyd, a Police Officer based at the station who welcomed us to the station with 2 colleagues.  &n
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  • Special Effect Make-Up Workshop

    Published 19/03/25
    We had a visit from a make-up artist, to run a workshop on “Special effect – horror”. 7 students from KS3 and 4 took part through the whole day, experimenting with techniques and creating different wounds. The workshop was a succes
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  • Duke of Edinburgh

    Published 19/03/25
    5 Students have achieved the silver award, this involved a practice expedition and an assessed expedition – consisting of navigation and camping on Exmoor.Read More
  • Outdoor Learning

    Published 19/03/25
    Students have been working on developing their teamwork skills and social-emotional skills through various outdoor games, challenges, and activities.   We have carried out several educational visits around the local area. (Barnstaple Museum, S
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  • ICT

    Published 19/03/25
    KS3 have been working on the new ICT curriculum, working towards 3d modelling, e-safety, and spreadsheet software.   KS4 have been working well towards the new digital functional skills qualifications and the new BTEC Work Skills in ICT.
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  • DT - Digital Workshop

    Published 19/03/25
    We have had a digital workshop delivered by “Fab Lab”, this involved 2 workshops for KS3 with students scanning artefacts and 3d printing. All students engaged really well and engaged positively with the staff from Fab Lab.   In le
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  • Maths

    Published 19/03/25
    In maths, we have been working hard towards GCSE and functional skills examinations in KS4. In KS3 we have been working on building an understanding of the number system, calculations and understanding of shape.
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  • English - National Theatre Workshop

    Published 19/03/25
    In English we have had a visit from the national theatre, who ran a workshop and play called the “Left Behind”. All students engaged really well and enjoyed the performance. In lessons, we have been focussing on travel writing with KS3 a
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