We were awarded The Rainbow Flag Award in July 2025. The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assurance framework that recognises schools and colleges for demonstrating positive LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility.

The Rainbow Flag Award encourages a whole-organisation approach to inclusion, while also supporting strategies to challenge and combat all forms of LGBTQphobia. By engaging with the framework, schools commit to improving the experiences of all young people they work with, as well as LGBTQ+ students, those from LGBTQ+ families, and LGBTQ+ staff members.

The award, achieved over an 18-month period, required the school to provide evidence of inclusive practice across six key areas: Student Voice, Inclusive Curriculum, Supportive Parents and Governors, Skilled Staff, Effective Policies and Pastoral Support.

Inclusivity is vital across all areas of school life, ensuring that every student is seen, heard and safe. Educating against prejudice is paramount, and the work we do — evidenced through The Rainbow Flag Award — reflects our ongoing commitment to this. Every member of our school community deserves to feel respected and valued for who they are. We will continue to ensure that inclusivity is embedded in everything we do, so that all of our young people grow and learn in an environment where they can truly flourish.

For more information about this award, please visit the Rainbow Flag Award website.