Academic Curriculum

In the Senior School the National Curriculum is used as the basis for our teaching and learning but as an independent school we have the flexibility to adopt only those changes which we feel are beneficial to our students.

All the subject areas of the National Curriculum are taught at Key Stage 3, from age 11 to 14, including the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science.  We choose to introduce two Modern Foreign Languages, both French and Spanish, which continue to year 9.

During year 9 parents and students meet with teachers to discuss GCSE Options.  These change every year to accomodate as many students as possible.  In addition to compulsory studies in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science ( Double or Triple ), ICT. and R.E. most students cover a further three subjects selected from French, Spanish, History, Geography, P.E., Art, Food and Nutrition and Drama.  The majority of students study a total of 10 GCSEs with some choosing more or less to meet their individual needs.