Cookie policy
Cookies are small files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. This page lists the cookies this website uses. It was last updated on 1 October 2026.
This website uses cookies that are needed for it to work. With your permission, it also uses analytics cookies to understand how people use the site. We do not use cookies for advertising.
Cookies that are needed for the website to work
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | This website (CookieYes) | Remembers your cookie choices so we do not ask you again | 1 year |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google (reCAPTCHA), contact page only | Tells people apart from spam software when the contact form is used | 6 months |
| NID and other Google cookies | Google (map on the contact page only) | Google may set these when the map loads. Google’s privacy policy applies to them | Up to 6 months |
| wordpress_test_cookie, wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-* | This website (WordPress) | Only set for staff who log in to update the website | Session to 1 year |
Analytics cookies, only with your permission
If you accept analytics in the cookie banner, Google Analytics sets these cookies so we can see which pages are used and how people find the site. The information is grouped together and we do not use it to identify you.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tells visits from the same browser apart | 2 years |
| _ga_[code] | Google Analytics | Keeps track of the current visit | 2 years |
If you reject analytics, or do not make a choice, these cookies are not set.
Cookies for website editors
If you log in to edit the website, WordPress sets cookies to keep you logged in and remember your settings. These are only set for staff who log in.
| Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_[code] | Keeps you logged in | When you close your browser, or after 14 days if you tick remember me |
| wordpress_sec_[code] | Secures your login | As above |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks your browser accepts cookies | When you close your browser |
| wp-settings-[number] and wp-settings-time-[number] | Remembers editor screen settings | 1 year |
Other websites
Some pages link to other websites, such as the Department for Education, Ofsted and the trust website. Those websites may set their own cookies. Their privacy and cookie policies apply when you visit them.
Changing your choice
You can change your choice at any time using the cookie button at the bottom left of every page, which reopens the banner.
Managing cookies
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. If you block the cookies listed above, some parts of the website may not work. The ICO explains how to manage cookies.
For how we use personal information, read our website privacy notice.