CNS welcomes our new Year 7
The new Year 7 made a smashing start to the new school year with an Induction Day including taster sessions with our fantastic Extra Time Coaches and staff. Students baked, created digital music, wrote short stories, took part in teen fitness, table tennis, tennis, squash as well as art classes and origami. Once timetables and […]
GCSE and BTEC Results
On the back of last year’s stellar results, we are now celebrating the second-best results in the school’s history. We are pleased to share the news that English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Languages continue to celebrate another set of outstanding results, and that students of Design & Technology, Textiles, Business Studies, Music and Drama are […]
Our best A Level results ever!
We are delighted to share news that we can celebrate our best ever A level results this year. Our record-breaking headline figures represent and celebrate the remarkable efforts of our highly talented students and their super teachers. 31% of all grades were A* or A 57% of all grades were A* to B 82% of […]
Year 11 Mock Exams
Our Year 11 students are now into the 2nd week of mock exams. They are all working extremely hard to ensure this is a valuable process from which to springboard into the new year and achieve their potential in the summer. Subject teams will carry out a forensic analysis of these exam papers before planning […]
“Welcome to Key Stage 4” evening
Our “Welcome to Key Stage 4” information evening took place on Thursday 12th of October. Parents and carers heard from Mr Doherty and Mrs Armistead, our subject leaders for English, Math and Science, and three of our current Year 12 students. Many thanks to Isaac Fisher, Ellie Knobel and Toby Ball who all spoke so […]
The Great Big Live Assembly
On Tuesday 10th October, students from years 7 to 13 participated in our second ‘Great Big Live Assembly’ – hosted by The Sanctuary Foundation. The assembly focused on Black History Month and the theme was “Saluting our Sisters”. The assembly showcased the stories of amazing Black women who have made our world a better place. […]
Open Evening 2023
On Thursday 5 October we had a great turnout for our annual open evening. We were so really grateful to the four hundred students who volunteered to return to school and act as guides, or work with one of our departments. Whilst there is a great deal involved in getting ready for the event, the buzz […]
Sports Day: a highlight in our sporting year
The highlight of the sporting year is without doubt the annual Sports Day. The students competed in a variety of field and track events throughout the day Not only were many records broken but the spirit of the day was fantastic, with the whole school supporting and encouraging each other to do their best. The […]
Year 10 Work Experience
We are pleased to celebrate another successful work experience programme for CNS students. This year 152 Year 10 students participated in work experience from the 3 – 7 July. 86% of students found places in Oxfordshire businesses with many going to small local businesses. These businesses have been fantastic and continue to support the school, […]
The Yoto Carnegie Book Awards 2023
The Chippy Chapters Reading Club have enjoyed shadowing The Yoto Carnegie Book Awards this year. Students were challenged to read and review the seven books shortlisted for this important international book award. During Reading Club we discussed the themes (including post apocalyptic UK, The Cold War, mental health, Greek myths, and racism) and merits of […]