recently, the school has benefited from a considerable building programme including: a purpose built building which has languages, english, science and design technology, a new learning resources centre, a new administrative and reception area and the synthetic astroturf pitch has been refurbished. the sixth form centre has been extended to accommodate sixth formers. a new sports hall has recently been completed. the south downs planetarium, supported by sir patrick moore, a local resident, was opened on the site on 5 april 2002.