A Broad and Balanced Curriculum

In the first three years, students follow broad and extensive programmes of work. For organizational purposes the subjects are grouped into faculties based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma hexagon. Students follow courses in: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology (design, food and textiles), Expressive Arts (art, drama, and music), Sport and Physical Education, Individuals and Societies (geography, history, and religious studies), Modern Foreign Languages (Chinese, French and Spanish are available for study) and Learning for Life. Towards the end of this prospectus you will find further information about the various subjects.

In Years 10 and 11, students continue with English (language and literature), Mathematics, Science (with all sciences being included in a double award GCSE) and Learning for Life. 

 In addition they have a choice of five optional subjects from a range of over twenty, with language being an important consideration for entry into the IB diploma for many students. During Year 9, parents and students are given much more information about subject choices than it is possible to give here. If you have a child hoping to join us in Year 10, please ask for a copy of the most recent Options booklet. At the age of 15 or 16 our students will complete Year 11 with up to nine GCSE qualifications (including two English and two Science). In the Upper School (Years 12 and 13) students continue their education by choosing the International Baccalaureate diploma, the Advanced diploma which is a career related “BTEC 3” course in areas of our cohorts interest or a bridging “BTEC 2” year which gives students the skills and qualifications needed to move into either BTEC 3 (equivalent to 2 A levels) or the IB diploma. A final option for a few students is to consider a learner combination of certificate courses from the IB to prepare them for further education.