KEY STAGE 3
In Years 7 to 9 we provide a breadth of education on which boys can build before they start their GCSE course.
KEY STAGE 4
Most boys study 10 full course GCSEs and one short course GCSE chosen from the wide range available. Our young men take these courses in their stride and this breadth is protection against premature specialisation, and provides them with a broad basis of knowledge and skills. We aim to create a flexible curriculum as we strive to meet the needs of all our young men.
KEY STAGE 5
A Sixth Form of around 400 permits us to offer a wide choice of different subjects at AS and A level, and many boys read a combination of arts and science subjects. In addition we offer a number of additional courses at this level, including numerous language courses, to further broaden their educational experience.
OUTLINE
An outline of the current curriculum is given below:
KEY STAGE 3
Year 7: English, Maths, French, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Latin, Spanish, German, Art, Computing, Technology, Cookery, Music, PSHCE, RE, PE and Games.
Years 8 & 9: English, Maths, French, German, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art, Computing, Technology, Cookery (Year 8), Drama, Music, PSHCE, RE, PE and Games. Boys will also choose to continue with one of: Latin, Spanish, German or Classical Civilisation.
KEY STAGE 4
Years 10 & 11 (GCSE): English Language, English Literature, Maths (and some boys study Additional Maths), French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, RE (short course) and three chosen from Latin or German or Spanish, Classical Studies, History, Geography, Art, Computing, Physical Education, Drama and Design Technology. All boys continue with PSHCE, PE and Games. In addition, boys take part in Thursday Afternoon Activities (TAA).
KEY STAGE 5
Years 12 & 13 (AS/A level): Students study 4 AS levels in Year 12 choosing one from each of 4 groups of subjects and a fifth enrichment subject . In Year 13 they continue with four or three subjects.
The list which follows contains those courses currently on offer: English Literature, History, Business Studies, French, Physical Education, Maths, Further Maths, Further Maths (Additional), Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Geography, Music, Economics, Design Technology, German, Spanish, Art & Design (Fine Art), Ancient History, Physics, Computing, English Language, Latin, History, Philosophy.
As an outstanding school producing excellent academic results we aim to create an environment where each boy can achieve his best. Such an environment is fostered by high quality teaching and learning and various support mechanisms; these include the school’s ‘recognition’ system, the use of pupil planners for the clear recording and monitoring of homework, a parents’ evening and a full report for each year group plus progress grades and progress reports being sent home a further 2 or 3 times a year.
The school is about much more than academic study however and there are abundant opportunities to excel inside and outside the classroom, in sport, visual and performing arts and various other extra-curricular opportunities; all boys are encouraged to contribute and to achieve their best in whatever they do.