The code of conduct is clearly defined and well enforced, but it is neither petty nor over restrictive and overall there is a freshness of approach to life, a warmth to relationships and a friendly atmosphere of trust between staff and students. Everyone within the school is in no doubt that learning to be mature in their dealings with others is as important a lesson as anything learned in the classroom.
The end result is one of ‘managed independence’. Always mindful of the fact that sixth formers may still have many uncertainties about life, Hurtwood fosters an environment within which students can develop their individuality at their own pace.