The Skinners' School

We strive to give opportunities to every single student to participate in sport during their school career, from competing in a rugby match against other schools, taking part in an Inter-House competition, or playing basketball in the playground during break and lunchtime. Regular participation in sport helps all students nurture their social, physical, and intellectual skills, developing healthy minds and bodies.

The drama department is a vibrant and innovative department. We pride ourselves on inspiring a strong work ethic amongst the students, both as individuals and as members of a group. With this at the heart of the department it allows us to produce work of the highest standard at GCSE and A level. This is not only down to outstanding teaching but having the means to create an inspirational environment. We have a multi-purpose theatre with excellent technical facilities. At exam level the students are given the opportunity to explore the potential effects of sound and lighting.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14 - 25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time. All awards must be completed by the participant's 25th birthday. The Skinners’ School is a Licensed Organisation and we run all three levels of the Award at school.

The Skinners’ School CCF was founded in 1901 as an Officer Training Corps. Significant support is provided by the MOD, who see it as providing a disciplined organisation for young people in which they can develop leadership, by means of military-style training to promote the qualities of responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance and perseverance, and a sense of service to the community. It also offers a valuable insight into the role and function of the Armed Forces for those who may wish to make it a career. We run Army and RAF sections. There are over 200 cadets on the roll, of whom around 50 are Sixth Form students. Entry takes place at the end of Year 8, the majority acquiring their APC (Army Proficiency Certificate), usually allied with another specialism such as Advanced Infantry, Engineers or Signals. Typically, around a third of each year’s entry become Cadet NCOs, undertaking a Method of Instruction course (delivered by Regular Soldiers who are members of Cadet Training Teams), which equips them to take on much of the internal organisation and the instruction of younger cadets.