Trips, Visits & Excursions
We truly value the wider curriculum and all that this brings to a young person's development.
We aspire to provide as many exciting experiences during their school years as possible, to give our students new challenges, things to look forward to and to help build their friendships and memories.
We aim to offer a variety of experiences for our young people during the time they are with us, both day trips and residentials. The information provided here is what we aim to offer each year but this is subject to change due to demand and any new opportunities that arise.
Click here to see an overview of the trips and excursions on offer, through the year
Carrington Ski, February 2025
Year 11 students
We travelled to the Alps for a week on the slopes.
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Technology in Disneyland Paris Trip, January 2025
Year 10 GCSE Technology students
We travelled to Disneyland, Paris, for workshops and tours, specifically to support the GCSE Technology courses.
Exploring eSwatini - Carrington School
Year 11 students
As the GCSE exams came to an end, a small group of Year 11s and two members of staff set off on a three-week expedition to eSwatini (formerly Swaziland).
Adventure in Bude, June 2024
Year 7 students
Our 7s visited this outdoor adventure centre for an exciting five days.
8s Set Sail to Holland, July 2024
Year 8 students
A group of 8s travelled to Holland where they took part in Football and Hockey training, visited a football stadium and had time in the City of Amsterdam and at a local theme park.
Watersports in Dorset, July 2024
Year 9 students
A group of 9s travelled to Poole in Dorse to visit Rockley's Adventure centre where they took part in a number of watersports activities across the week.
8s, Textiles Making Day, June 2023
Year 8 students
A selected group of 8s that have shown aptitude and interest in Textiles visited Trinity Buoy Lighthouse for a day of making.
11s, Morocco Expedition, July 2023 
Year 11 students
A group of 11s visited Morocco and trekked in the Atlas mountains and worked with local communities on a sustainable project.
11s, WW1 Battlefields Trip, September 2023 
Year 11 History Students
GCSE History students travelled to Ypres in Belgium for the day, stopping at several important sites linking to their study of trench medicine.
10s DT Trip to Paris, 18-21 January 2026
Students who study a Technology GCSE subject (Product Design, Engineering, Textiles and Hospitality & Catering) in Year 10 will visit Disneyland Paris in January 2026. The aim of this trip is to bring the classroom teaching of these technology subjects alive through a DT seminar and interactive workshop based in Disneyland Paris in which students will gain first-hand experience of their subjects in real-life environments. It will also give them the fun experience of the world renowned Disneyland and the chance to visit Paris and its iconic sights.
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11s Ski Trip, Easter 2026
We will be travelling to the French Alps, partnering with a highly reputable ski company who specialise in school ski trips to Europe. We will be departing on Friday 27 March and returning on Friday 3 April 2026.
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Click here for Mr Mitchell's presentation, Nov 2025
9s and 10s Holland, Easter 2026
Students will spend their time training with professional coaches in their chosen sport, playing matches and there will be the opportunity to visit Eftelling Theme Park. We will be staying at Center Parcs and will have access to the swimming pools during the evening. All meals and comprehensive travel insurance are included. We will be departing on 30 March and returning on 3 April.
Click here for Mr Barker's presentation, Nov 2025
7s Bude, 8-12 June 2026
Year 7s will visit Bude in Cornwall for a week of water sports and outdoor activities.
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8s Spain, 6-9 July 2026
Year 8s will visit Madrid in Spain. The trip will include excursions to:
- Real Madrid Football Club including a tour of the Bernabeu
- La Puerta del Sol Square
- Plaza de Espana and Plaza Mayor
- San Miguel Market
- Retiro Park
- Prado Museum
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8s Camping in the New Forest, 6-8 July 2026
Year 8s will spend 3 days/2 nights camping at Avon Tyrrell | New Forest Outdoor Activity Centre & Camping taking part in six centre-based activities.
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11s Namibia Expedition, July 2026
A group of current Year 10 students, when they complete their GCSE exams at the end of Year 11 in 2026, will be travelling with two members of staff and Adventure Lifesigns. Our 15-day itinerary will include a cultural element, a jungle trek, and a community project.
Click here for Mrs Gray's Introduction Assembly Presentation given to students July 2024
Click here for the Adventure Lifesigns Launch Meeting Presentation, from MD Alistair Cole
KS4 Ski Trip, Easter 2027
During the Easter half-term 2027 Year 11s will be travelling to Le Grand Massif in the French Alps, partnering with a highly reputable ski company who specialise in school ski trips to Europe. We will be departing on Saturday 27 March 2027 and returning on Saturday 3 April 2027.
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9s and 10s Iceland, July 2027
We are really excited to be able to offer current Year 8 and Year 9 students the opportunity to visit Iceland for four days/three nights in July 2027. We will be departing Sunday 4 July 2027 (very early morning) and returning on Wednesday 7 July 2027 (early evening).