Our Curriculum

Our students sign up for 4 A Level courses at the beginning of Year 12. We believe that this gives them breadth and keeps their future options open. Students are encouraged to drop down to 3 subjects after the October half term or the Christmas holidays when they have a sufficient body of evidence to ensure they make an informed choice about what they are enjoying and what will give them the most leverage towards their future career. In addition, all students follow our Personal Development Programme and have the option to apply for the Extended Project Qualification.

What we expect from you

• Regular, punctual attendance at all sessions, including tutor, assemblies, Personal Development and standard lessons .
• A commitment to engage positively with all learning tasks, whether academic or pastoral.
• Good manners and respect for staff and students.
• To act as a positive role model for lower school students.
• A commitment to download and use BrightSpace, our mobile virtual learning platform.
• A commitment to use Private Study periods sensibly and profitably.
• To plan and prepare thoroughly for lessons to make a full contribution to discussion.

What you can expect from us

• An inclusive environment with careful monitoring to ensure you can succeed.
• Regular updates about your academic progress and support to get you ‘back on track’ if you need it.
• Subject expertise and extensive FE/HE experience such that we can properly advise you.
• Regular information updates and evenings so that you and your parents/carers are aware of what is coming next.
• Brisk marking of homework/coursework drafts.
• Regular contact home so that we can “triangulate” our resources and ensure that parents/carers are kept informed.