As a 100% white school and a 100% Asian school merge to form Ackley Bridge College, rebel pupil Jordan rewrites the rule book. Maverick teacher Emma deals with her chaotic daughter and best pals Nas and Missy's relationship is tested as two cultures collide inside and out of the classroom.

When Jordan brings a baby into school, chaos follows for teachers Steve and Mandy. Cory plans to 'integrate' with Alya and Missy's revenge on Nas leads her into trouble but what is Nas hiding?

Despite her dad turning Nas' world upside down, Missy convinces her to make a play for her teacher! Mandy is caught between Sadiq and Steve while Cory plots to pop Riz' cherry.

When her life is turned upside down, Missy fights to keep her family together. Nas juggles her forbidden relationship and her crazy family while Mandy tries to forget her one night stand.

Kaneez reacts in a way only she can when a heartbroken Nas reveals that she's gay. Emma gets Missy's fight back. Steve and Mandy struggle to keep his marriage together and the Ackley Bridge lads play their first rugby fixture complete with a bhangra beat.

Alya explodes the school's Open Day forcing Mandy to fight for her career. Chloe and Jordan collide with disastrous consequences. Sami can't resist Emma and Candice reveals the true identity of Jamie's father.