The change to a comprehensive system resulted in the loss of the house system, and replaced with year groups and form tutors. A sixth form had been introduced in 1971,  and by 1977 the first fully comprehensive sixth form was in place.
The transition to a comprehensive system led to the abandonment of the house system, replacing it with year groups and form tutors. A sixth form was introduced in 1971, and by 1977 the first fully comprehensive sixth form was established.