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Series 7 (2011)
A seventh series of 20 episodes was announced on 7 April 2010 after Shed Media announced their final results, however, it was later confirmed that the series would only run for 10 episodes due to the fact that it is harder to film in winter. Filming started on 26 July and is due to begin airing in 2011.

Northern Lights actors, Robson Green and Mark Benton have joined the cast. Green's character has since been confirmed as Rob Scotcher. Former Hollyoaks: In The City actor Oliver Lee confirmed on Twitter that he has also joined the cast as Green's on-screen son, Aiden Scotcher. Benton's character is yet to be revealed. Green's character Rob is also set to have a romance with head teacher, Karen Fisher (Amanda Burton). Benton's character has also since been confirmed as new Maths Teacher, Daniel Chalk, to be known as Chalkie.

Former Coronation Street actresses Poppy Jhakra, aka (Minnie Chandra), and Tupele Dorgu, aka (Kelly Crabtree) have also joined the cast. Jhakra will play new English teacher, Eleanor Chaudry, whilst Dorgu will play Keeley James.

Twin actresses, Millie and Hope Katana have been cast as Rhona and Shona Mansfield respectively.

Gemma Atkinson will also appear in a yet unknown role.

Former Bad Girls actress Alicya Eyo has also joined the cast in the guest role of Sandi

Confirmed returning cast members include William Ash (Christopher Mead), Philip Martin Brown (Grantly Budgen), Chelsee Healey (Janeece Bryant), Jack McMullen (Finn Sharkey), Shannon Flynn (Emily James), William Rush (Josh Stevenson) and Rebecca Ryan (Vicki MacDonald), and Elaine Symons (Rose Kelly) and Series 6 newcomers, Amanda Burton (Karen Fisher), Linzey Cocker (Jess Fisher), Ceallach Spellman (Harry Fisher), Ben-Ryan Davies (Ronan Burley) and George Sampson (Kyle Stack).

Series 7 will also see the departure of Holly Kenny (Sambuca Kelly) and Jack McMullen (Finn Sharkey)