 Students have the choice to take part in DoE between Years 9 and 13 and approximately 200 students are currently doing either bronze, silver or gold level.Churston Ferrers Grammar School has historically had a debating presence both on and off site, from the organisation of hustings events for general elections to active participation in South West Academic Trust (SWAT) competitions.As of 2018, the Discussion and Debate club is led by Mr D Troake and Year 10 and Year 11 meet separately to the sixth form.