From the starting point in Year 7, they will typically go on to focus on nine or ten subjects at GCSE and three at A Level.
The curriculum is challenging; its unusual breadth and depth aims to help pupils develop a vision for life which is responsive to the world in which they live. We place great importance on the quality of material offered across the curriculum.
Curriculum in Year 7
Art, Ancient Civilisations, Cookery, Drama, English, French, General Science, Geography, History, History of Art, Computer Science, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, PSHEE, Religious Studies, Sanskrit, Textiles and Sport.
Curriculum in Year 8 & 9
As above except science is taught as three separate subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), Spanish (for pupils not studying Sanskrit) and Classical Greek (by selection).
Pupils typically have a free choice of 9 or 10 GCSEs which can include classical as well as modern languages and dual award or 3 separate sciences. A good balance of arts and science subjects is encouraged.
GCSE subjects typically offered
Art, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Greek, Computer Science/Applied IT, Drama, English Language, English Literature, Food Nutrition & Preparation, French, Geography, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Sanskrit and Spanish.
Non-examination subjects: Careers Guidance, Citizenship, Philosophy, PSHEE and Sport.