 Traditionally, sisters are in the same house, yet cousins are sometimes in different houses.All teachers are also assigned to houses and assist the senior girls by mentoring.The school is well known throughout North Yorkshire for its music especially its Chapel Choir which has released three CDs of music (Praise ye the Lord - 2000, Ave Maria - 2005 and The Turning Stars - 2013) and has contributed to local musicians' CDs such as Spanish guitarist Eduardo Niebla.