Facilities

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From the 12th to the 18th Century Old Palace was the country residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury. Such is the historical value and interest of the buildings, guided tours are organised during the School holidays and also during a Heritage weekend in the Autumn term.

The site boasts the magnificent Great Banqueting Hall, the Guard Room and the Chapel - all built in the 15th century whilst the oldest part of the building is the Norman Undercroft room which is from the 12th century.

Attending school in a building like this is an education in itself. To sit and study French in Queen Elizabeth I’s bedroom or to complete private study in the magnificent Guard Room has a positive impact on young minds.

New buildings also complement the Old Palace perfectly. The use of traditional red brick and York stone unites past and present. Within the School, Old Palace has well-resourced subject areas to support and enhance the learning experience at every stage.

These include:
• Modern Languages technical suite
• Art and Textiles studios
• DT workshop
• Libraries and learning resources centre
• Four IT suites
• Recently refurbished Science laboratories
• Dedicated areas for Music and Drama
• Sports facilities including an indoor swimming pool
• Music tecnology suite