An Evolving Campus

We’re continually improving and developing our facilities, through projects big and small. The result?

Buildings and grounds that bring out the best in you - and your teachers.

We’ve created new social hubs and sympathetically transformed our historic buildings into light-filled inspirational learning spaces, designed to encourage creativity, collaboration and focus.

When you step outside, you’ll find impresive sport facilities alongside plenty of natural spaces for moments of calm and quiet contemplation.

Explore your intersts:

Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths  Expressive and Creative Arts Sports and Wellness Sixth Form Study Centre

 

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Full STEAM Ahead

Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) approach encourages  problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.

STEAM Innovation Hub

Where you’ll find inspirational guest speakers and workshops.

Design Studio
Computer suite with industry-standard software and 3D printers.
DT and Engineering Workshop
Laser engravers, cam routers, lathes, welding - all you need to bring your ideas to life.
Food Tech
A ‘Great British Bake Off’ style kitchen to inspire your culinary creations.
Science Labs
Wet labs and dry labs for hands-on learning across the sciences.

Spotlight on Performing Arts

Along with thriving dance and drama departments, we’re the only school in Europe to be a Yamaha Flagship Music Education Partner - giving you access to incredible instruments and music tech.

Main Hall
Performance space in our Michael Malnick Centre (MMC) with seating for up to 420 people.
Music and Media Centre
Industry-standard classrooms, practice spaces, composition studios, a recording studio and an incredible digital media studio.
Live Lounge Recording Studio
Inspired by Radio 1, with Yamaha equipment for rehearsals, recordings and broadcasts.
Drama Studios
Two professional-standard studios.
Dance Studios
Complete with double ballet barre, floor to ceiling mirrors and incredible sound system.

Strength in Sports

Football, hockey and netball take centre stage here, but you’ll find over 30 sports on offer, along with top coaches and partnerships with elite clubs.

10 Acre Sports Field
Impressive playing fields for football, rugby and athletics.
Hockey Astro
All-weather pitch, fully resurfaced and upgraded in 2024.
Netball and Tennis Courts
Our walled garden is home to our 10 tennis courts and eight netball courts.
Cricket Oval and Pavilion
The iconic pavilion was beautifully restored in 2022.
25m Swimming Pool
The heated indoor pool was fully refurnished in 2021.
Basketball Court
A specialist court for fun and competitive matches.
Strength and Conditioning Studio
Dedicated space for strength and stretching, incorportating free weights training areas. Home to our Advanced Performance Programme.
Cardio Suite
Packed with fitness machines to get your heart pumping.

Grove Sixth Form Study Centre

Our stunning Sixth Form Study Centre combines the character of its heritage architecture with inspiring, modern study areas and cutting-edge learning technology.

Stunning Triple Height Library 
Our light-filled library is a guaranteed to inspire, with its impressive Librarian team, triple height ceiling and stunning views.
Austin Lecture Theatre
This is where you can enjoy hearing from industry experts and leading academics, not to mention former Leighton Park students returning to share their advice as you plan your next steps. 
Classrooms and Seminar Rooms
Classes like Business, Economics, Psychology and History are usually taught in the Grove Sixth Form Study Centre, with subjects like Art, Film, Music and Dance taught in specialist studios and the Sciences taught in our labs.
Group and Silent Study Spaces
Whether you need to get your head down to some serious study or work collaboratively with classmates you'll find the right spaces to raise your game.
Sixth Form Common Room and Cafe
Work in groups over a cup of tea or coffee, catch up with friends and plan your next move.
Beautiful Gardens and Roof Terraces
On warmer days you can enjoy beautiful landscaped spaces and inspiring roof terraces for some al fresco study.
A palpable sense of calm pervades the place - you feel it as you drive in and your shoulders drop as you step out of your car and breathe out.

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