Friendship flourishes in Year 7 between Rani, recently arrived from Syria, and Jack. The school responds to the shock of the suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert which was attended by 8 pupils and 1 teacher.
The student development team help a 12-year-old who's risking her future at the school by flying into rages and a pregnant 15-year-old who could miss her GCSEs.
Football-loving Callum is persuaded to audition for the school play by his girlfriend. Mr Chambers considers turning equations into dance to get drama enthusiast Mitchell to focus.
We meet the school's behaviour team. Mr Chambers is losing patience with cheeky Kayden. Mr Povey tries a different tactic with Vincent - putting him on the student council.
Election fever grips Harrop Fold as the search for the school's first Head Boy and Head Girl begins. At the last minute an unexpected candidate throws his hat into the ring.
The teachers at Harrop Fold have to deal with the consequences of social media at the school ranging from Snapchat revolutions to FaceTime disputes and name-calling via social media.
We meet the pupils of Year 7 and new teacher Mr Humphreys, who faces the challenge of mischievous friends Tiger and Billy. 11-year-old Jacob tries to win back his ex-girlfriend.
There are tantrums and tears as the Year 11's sit their mock exams. When the results aren't as good as expected the school throw everything into improving results for the real thing.