Class Dismissed is a British children's sketch comedy series created by Luke Beddows, Stephen M. Collins and Andy Potter. The series is produced by CBBC Productions and has run from 2016. The show has aired 6 series, with the first starting on 1 February 2016, a second series starting on 5 December 2016, a third on 27 November 2017, a fourth on 11 March 2019, a fifth sometime in mid-2019 and a sixth on 29 November 2021.

The series follows 'a school day at the fictional Dockbridge High, (in Series 4, 5 and 6 it focusses on Quayside Academy) where 'nothing out of the ordinary ever happens' – unless you count the stunt diving supply teachers, explosive science classes and hazardous baked bean moments!'.

The show features an ensemble cast, similar to Horrible Histories currently consisting of Richard David-Caine, Vivienne Acheampong, Jason Forbes, Greig Johnson, Steven Kynman, Suhk Ojla, Luke McQueen, Kat Bond and Denise Welch and formerly Sophie Willan, Marvyn Dickinson, Thomas Nelstrop, Dan Starkey, Ellie White, Jamie Rose-Monk, Naga Munchetty, Susan Harrison, Sam Battersea, Velile Tshabalala, Harvey Virdi and Marie Lawrence. It was originally filmed at St Anne's R.C. High School, Stockport. For Season 2 in December 2016, the series was filmed at Hazel Grove High School, Stockport.

In Season 4 in March 2019, the series relocated to Quayside Academy with an almost entirely new cast other than David-Caine and narrator Turnbull. The series consisted of 10 episodes. Series 5 and 6 were filmed at Manchester Health Academy.

Production Class Dismissed was first announced in 2014, as part of CBBC's 2015 commissions, despite not airing until 2016. 12 episodes were ordered. A second series of 12 episodes was announced as part of CBBC's 2016 commissions. CBBC joined with BBC Writersroom to find sketch writers for series one and did this again for series two. Series 2 began on 5 December 2016. Series 3 began on 27 November 2017. Series 4 began on 11 March 2019, Series 5, sometime in mid 2019 and Series 6 on 29 November 2021.

Child cast

Lead Charleigh Brierley (Series 4–5) as Charleigh. Charleigh is slightly weirder than her friends. She aspires to be a DJ but still dislikes Mr Bishop, especially his "silly" jingles. She often falls for Miss Crank's pranks and out of the four she's the most tolerant of the teachers but still gets annoyed by them. Connor Elliott (Series 4–5) as Connor. Connor dislikes school the most of the four and is baffled by Warren's obsession with it. He can often predict how a lesson will end in disaster. There isn't a subject he enjoys. Alexcia Farquarson (Series 4–5) as Alexcia. The cleverest of the four who often tries to ignore her teachers. Mr Christopher nicknames her F minus and often tells her she has no talent. Hakeem Khan (Series 4–5) as Hakeem. Hakeem is often making sarcastic quips about the teachers who really get on his nerves and can often be found joking around with his friends. Charleigh Adams (Series 1–3,5) as Emily. Emily is a sensible girl who is often on the receiving end of the teachers' eccentricities. Her excellent art work is consistently ruined by Miss Flip while Mr Nasal regularly sneezes over her. She returned in a brief guest appearance for the final episode of Series 5, as well as in Flunked! Billy Holland (Series 1–3,5) as Billy. Billy doesn't take school very seriously and enjoys gently baiting his teachers. He returned in a brief guest appearance for the final episode of Series 5, as well as in Flunked! Tahj Miles (Series 1–3,5) as Tahj. Tahj is the brightest and most eager to learn of the students. He does find the incompetence and silliness of some of his teacher such as Miss Franks and Mr Capp frustrating. He is usually found giving advice to Mr Konnundrum. He returned in a brief guest appearance for the final episode of Series 5, as well as in Flunked! Chanelle Thompson (Series 1–3,5) as Jasmine. Jasmine is a bright student but occasionally pushes the boundaries. She returned in a brief guest appearance for the final episode of Series 5, as well as in Flunked! Thomas O'Toole (Series 6) as Nick. Nick is Year 7's cool kid and pretty cheeky. He's often to be found in the canteen, excited by Miss Chelin's dish of the day, but is normally left disappointed by the final result. Amira Macey-Michael (Series 6) as Imani. Imani is Year 7's teacher's pet. She is always perfectly turned out and very studious. Danny Shoesmith (Series 6) as Oli. He is the class clown, constantly dodging "Double Detentions" from the BFF headteachers as he searches for illicit sweets! Marlis Robson (Series 6) as Grace. Grace is full of enthusiasm and likes to be involved with all the action. She learns best in practical lessons but at Quayside Academy these often end up messy!

Additional Ethan Proops (Series 1–3,5) as Martin. Martin is unquestionably the oddest of the students. He always seems to enjoy his teachers' antics including the ones who annoy the students the most such as Mr Capp, Mr Christopher and Miss Fun-With-Numbers, being the first to join in when the class is asked. He returned in a brief guest appearance for the final episode of Series 5 in which it was revealed that Martin continued to work for Mr Christopher when he left school as his personal assistant and doesn't get paid by him. Emily Su (Series 2–3) as Mollie. Mollie contributes a few lines but her character is less well-developed than the other students. Mrs Stein likes to throw food at her to her dismay. Shine Dosunmua (Series 5) as Shine. Kelly's son who she is constantly fussing over and treating him like a baby. She nicknames him Boo-Boo Bear. The other students like to laugh at his embarrassing situation.

Overview ActorCharacterClass DismissedFlunked!Dockbridge HighQuayside AcademyDockbridge Sixth Form College 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Charleigh Adams Emily colspan="3" Billy Holland Billy colspan="3" Tahj Miles Tahj colspan="3" Chanelle Thompson Jasmine colspan="3" Ethan Proops Martin colspan="3" colspan="2" Emily Su Mollie colspan="2" colspan="4" Charleigh Brierley Charleigh colspan="3" colspan="2" colspan="2" Connor Elliott Connor colspan="3" colspan="2" colspan="2" Alexcia Farquarson Alexcia colspan="3" colspan="2" colspan="2" Hakeem Khan Hakeem colspan="3" colspan="2" colspan="2" Shine Dosunmua Shine colspan="4" colspan="2" Thomas O'Toole Nick colspan="5" colspan="1" Amira Macey-Michael Imani colspan="5" colspan="1" Danny Shoesmith Oli colspan="5" colspan="1" Marlis Robson Grace colspan="5" colspan="1"

Adult cast

The cast consisted of Richard David-Caine, Vivienne Acheampong, Jason Forbes, Greig Johnson, Steven Kynman and Kat Bond, Steve McQueen, Selom Awadzi and Denise Welch (who all joined in Series 5). Sophie Willan appeared in Series 4 but did not return in Series 5. Only Johnson and Bond returned for Series 6, with an all-new cast joining them. Evan Davis made a guest appearance in one episode. As well as the characters listed below, the main adult cast also make appearances as other minor characters.

Quayside cast Starring Actor Roles Richard David-Caine (Series 1- 5)Quayside Characters

Mr Gangle (Series 4–5) A P.E. teacher lives up to his surname with his gangly appearance and who is completely physically uncoordinated and easily confused, often leading to him confusing his students as well.

Mr Nasal - (Series 1–2, 4) Mr Nasal has a grotesque and filthy appearance. He has a huge nose and regularly sneezes thick and foul mucus, often over the unfortunate Emily or over food or students' books. He has a romance with the equally physically repulsive (but more likeable) lab technician Miss Spray whom he marries at the end of Series 2 after which they both leave. He returned for Series 4 in which it was revealed that he and Miss Spray had a baby who shares his father's disgusting habit. He didn't return for Series 5.

Gary Stern (Series 4) The head of discipline at Quayside Academy. He bears a strong resemblance to Jeremy Kyle and disciplines students as if it were The Jeremy Kyle Show. He didn't return in Series 5 (likely due to The Jeremy Kyle Show being cancelled).

Mr Christopher - (Series 1–5) Mr. Christopher is a very camp and self-obsessed music and dance teacher with a deluded sense of his own skills as a performer. Even during a written exam he finds it impossible to keep quiet and he always wishes to steal the show. In Series 2 he is promoted to Head of Arts ("not including actual Art"). He has made two songs which have been used in the show's credits. Martin was the only member of his 'entourage', the other students being distinctly unimpressed with his abilities. In Series 4 (now set at Quayside Academy) he became a drama teacher and Mr Bishop took the role of music teacher. He left at the end of Series 5 to pursue a career in television. The final episode of series 5 is a retrospective of his life. He is convinced that his pupils have absolutely no talent, particularly Alexcia whom he nicknames F minus.

Dockbridge Characters

Mark - (Series 1–3) Although in Year 8 Mark is far taller than his fellow students. However his behaviour is anything but mature and he shows no interest in working even though his mother (Mrs. Mark) is his form teacher. Indeed, Mark is constantly embarrassed by the idea his mother being his teacher and insists "She's not my mum!" He returned in Flunked!

Mrs. Mark - (Series 1–3) A form tutor who teaches her son, Mark. Although she claims to treat all students fairly she blatantly favours Mark, always giving him "Pupil of the Week" and punishing other pupils for his wrongdoing. She was inspired to become a teacher by Granny Mark, who is her mum. She then used Mark's catchphrase "she's not my mum" to refer to Granny Mark.

Marcella - (Series 2–3) A mean Year 13 girl whom Mark has a crush on. She often uses stereotypical teenage expressions and slang. She returned in Flunked!

Juan Castenetta - (Series 2–3) A Spanish teacher who teaches Spanish through gestures and mannerisms rather than the actual Spanish language.

Mr Ladd - (Series 2) A briefly-seen, "cool" supply teacher who likes to break rules and do parkour rather than actually teach. Mr Capp admires him but Mr Ladd tries to lure him into trouble. Vivienne Acheampong (Series 4–5) Miss Scandal - (Series 4–5) An English teacher who seems to prefer having a gossip with the class to actually teaching the lesson! However her gossipy tales do have a learning value as they are actually based on characters or events from literature.

Miss Stuart - (Series 4) A Geography teacher with a PhD in fun! Every time a member of her class says that they are bored she breaks out into song to "make sure they are having fun". However her elaborate efforts fail to catch their imaginations. She left after one series.

The Amazing Anita - (Series 5) A Spanish teacher who used to be part of a magic act called Juan and the Amazing Anita. She gets her class to recite things in Spanish while she performs magic tricks which usually go wrong.

Kelly (Series 5) An extremely embarrassing mother who is obsessed with her son whom she nicknames Boo-Boo Bear and makes up excuses to visit him during the day. She is constantly hugging and kissing him and squeezing his cheeks.Jason Forbes (Series 4–5) Mr Endzone (Series 4) American football coach turned head of year 8. Students come to him for help but he tells them stories from his younger days which have no relevance to their situation. He encourages them to "Go Long!" Every time he throws an American football, it seems to make a crash. He didn't return the following series.

Mr Vista (Series 4) An art teacher whose drawings seem to get a little destructive. Although the lessons start off happy, he then believes that something awful will happen to his world so starts messing up the picture. He only appeared in Series 4.