 Each pupil is assigned to a house-based form upon induction and throughout the duration of the pupil's time at CFGS, will compete in both academic and sporting inter-house competitions as determined by an annual calendar of events; house points are subsequently awarded to each form group, contributing towards the yearly House Badge Competition.Students are organised into year groups which are managed by a Head of Year and an Assistant Head of Year.Brunel House is named after the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806–1859)

Christie House is named after the crime-writer Agatha Christie (1890–1976)

Gilbert House is named after the explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c. 1539–1583)

Singer House is named after the sewing-machine pioneer Isaac Singer (1811–1875)

Thompson House is named after the novelist Flora Thompson (1876–1947)

School uniform is required for pupils in years 7 to 11 but not the sixth form.