Dear Mr. Young and Mr. Packer,
I understand you don't set for Maths till Year 8 and for English till Year 9. I have a child who will be sitting Level 6 Maths and English in Year 6. He has been set by his primary school for three years and is used to work at a certain level. If he goes to your school he will be in the same class with some children who may be finishing Year 6 with level 4. My question is: how will the teacher manage to run a class like that? What topics will be covered? Will my child be revising level 5 for a whole year 
or will the level 4 child be pushed two levels ahead ?
I am confused. Your vision is a successful academic school for all. Then why have you decided not to follow the sample of other academic successful London comprehensives such as Graveney, Fortismere, Holland Park...? They all sit the children in different bands in most or all subjects from day 1. This way, they can all get the help they need and progress at the speed they need. A proven and tested formula.
Do you band the children in any way? And if not, why not? Would really appreciate an answer before I fill the CAF. I really like the school but this concerns me and many parents I have talked to. Thank you.