once again made national headlines when the headteacher announced a ban on pupils kissing. The academy also faced criticism from students and parents when it removed Drama from its list of GCSE and A-Level options for the 2015/16 academic year. A petition was started and gained over 2000 signatures including that of former student, comedian and writer, Richard Herring. The move went through despite criticism, with all current drama students continuing until the end of their course. The academy has also dealt with sporadic acts of violence by, and on, students over a number of years. This includes an incident where a student was stabbed on a school bus in October 2015. Police were called to the incident in Winscombe and investigated the matter. One student sustained minor injuries and was released from hospital the same day. In response to the matter, the school spokesperson, Jude Owens, said, "The academy enforces a strict behaviour policy and has high expectations for all students. In response to this incident the academy has taken prompt and appropriate action in accordance with academy policies and procedures." Notable students Notable people educated at the school include: Comedian Richard Herring attended the school. His 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, The Headmaster's Son is based on his time at the school, where his father Keith was the headmaster. In November 2009, he returned to the school to perform the show in the school's Kings Theatre. He also visited the school in March 2010 to perform his show Hitler Moustache, in April 2011 to perform Christ on a bike, in April 2012 to perform What is Love, Anyway?, and in February 2014 to perform We're all going to die. Musician George Shelley, formerly of the boy band Union J, attended the school between 2006 and 2009. References External links Kings Fitness & Leisure Educational institutions established in 1976 Academies in Somerset Church of England secondary schools in the Diocese of Bath and Wells 1976 establishments in England Upper schools in Somerset Cheddar, Somerset Specialist technology colleges in England