
About this season
Every detail of life at Thornhill Community Academy near Dewsbury is captured, from playground hijinks and inspirational lessons to life-changing events.
Episodes (8)

1. Episode 1
Aired 5 September 2013 • 47 min
Mr Mitchell is on a mission to revolutionise the school's ethos, results and reputation.

2. Episode 2
Aired 12 September 2013 • 47 min
A clash between a queen bee and a quieter student leaves Mr Mitchell in a quandary.

3. Episode 3
Aired 19 September 2013 • 48 min
Tom is approaching his final year at Thornhill while Robbie-Joe is starting out.

4. Episode 4
Aired 26 September 2013 • 47 min
Hadiqa and Safiyyah are unlikely best friends. But a crisis looms in their friendship.

5. Episode 5
Aired 3 October 2013 • 47 min
Year 9 is full of hormonal 13-year-olds at a critical academic turning point.

6. Episode 6
Aired 10 October 2013 • 47 min
Exams are approaching at Thornhill and it's not just students who are feeling the pressure.

7. Episode 7
Aired 17 October 2013 • 47 min
Jack is disruptive, and the staff are worried that he may become the first exclusion.

8. Episode 8
Aired 24 October 2013 • 47 min
Mr Burton uses unusual methods to try to help Musharaf overcome his severe stammer.