Adrian Feather and Simon Wetherall, both 15, were generally against the proposal. They said that there would be too big an age range of pupils.

Simon said: "There's too much difference in maturity." Adrian added: "There would be more arguments and more fights, especially with more brothers being at the school." They both thought that there would be no benefits for the school.

Amanda Waite, 13, thought that it would be better, with standards of education rising. However, she thought that the school would be a bit packed. On the whole though she was not really bothered, thinking that it would not affect her too much.

Alex Caven, 16, did not think it would change that much either. He thought the school would be able to cope with the numbers. He said: "With more pupils, we would get more money from funding. Also, more pupils will also want to extend their education into the sixth form."

Charlotte Elliott, 13, did not see any problem with the current system. She said: "There's not enough room, it's already jam-packed. It would also be boring being at the same school from 11."

Jessica Paul and Jenna Mudd, both 14, saw two sides to the situation. They too thought that the school was already full and they said that years seven to nine should be kept as a block and not separated.

However, Jenna thought that there would be a better transition between schools, saying: "The teachers would not have to repeat work you have been taught from one school to the next."

Gareth Atkinson and Daniel Lister, both 14, and Matthew Pickard, 15, thought it would be difficult with two more years at the school. They thought the school was far too full as it was, never mind with two more years. They did not think it would make much of a difference in regard to teaching matters. However, Matthew said: "Teachers will concentrate more on the younger children, because older ones are more independent."

Wajid Nabi, 17, said: "No. It will be bad for younger children. They will pick up bad habits and there will be more bullying. Children should be schooled more in their age groups." Wajid and Yasser Yaseem, also 17, thought that the school would not be big enough. They said that the school would have to be extended and were also concerned about class sizes.

Wajid added: "Teaching standards will deteriorate because the teachers will become more stretched."

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