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Our Digital Learning Environment

At Highworth Grammar School, technology is a vital tool for modern learning, woven into the fabric of the student experience. Our goal is to equip students with the digital fluency and skills they need to excel in any field.

Technology-Rich Specialist Subjects

While digital tools are used across the entire curriculum, we maintain dedicated, modern IT suites for specialist subjects including Computing, Music, Product Design, and Photography. These spaces are equipped with suitable hardware and software needed for creative and technical work.

A Flexible and Fluent Toolkit

We believe in preparing students for any digital environment. That's why they gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of hardware, from Windows 11 PCs and Chromebooks to iPads and Mac devices. This is complemented by industry-standard software. Students have access to the full Google suite (Docs, Sheets, and more) and Microsoft Office for core productivity. For our specialist departments, we provide powerful creative and technical tools, including the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Sibelius Ultimate for Music, and design packages like Creo and 2D Design for our Design and Technology department.

Supporting Learning Beyond the Classroom

To ensure learning continues seamlessly at home, all Highworth students receive:

  • A free Microsoft 365 subscription to install on personal devices.
  • Google cloud storage and full access to the Google suite of productivity apps.

Connected Campus

Every classroom is equipped with either a data projector or interactive panel, and all teaching staff use modern laptops, creating a flexible and interactive teaching environment. Our entire campus is powered by a high-speed 1gbps fibre internet connection (provided by Wave 9), with a dedicated backup line to ensure constant, reliable access. With over 1000 devices available for student use, our network is built to support a truly digital school.

Commitment to Online Safety

Student wellbeing is our highest priority. We take our duty of care for online safety extremely seriously. The school uses Lightspeed internet filtering to ensure all web content is appropriate for an educational setting and to block harmful material. In addition, Lightspeed Alert proactively monitors student searches for potential causes for concern, enabling us to provide timely support when needed.