Secondary

In Year 7, pupils  make the transition from Junior School to Senior School.  The Senior School covers Key Stage 3 which covers pupils aged between 11-14 years old (Years  7-9) and Key Stage 4 which covers pupils 14-16 (Years 10 and 11),

Years 7–9 go to make up Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. During this time, all students follow a course involving a wide range of subjects designed to stretch and challenge every individual, providing everyone with the opportunity to discover and examine their own particular interests and talents.

A wide range of teaching styles are used to meet the differing demands of each subject - an emphasis is put on problem-solving, team work and the development of independent study.

Towards the latter half of Year 9, students select the subjects for their IGCSE examination courses for the next two years – this selection process is based upon a wide range of guidance and advice and is undertaken in close consultation with parents and staff.

Years 10 and 11 form the final two years of compulsory schooling, during which the majority of students students will follow IGCSE courses in 8 or 9 subjects. These subjects will have been selected by the students in close consultation with parents and staff. Students are encouraged to maintain a broad and balanced curriculum by building upon a core of the following subjects:

• English Language
• English Literature
• Mathematics
• Combined Science
• Geography or History
• Information Communication Technology
• Modern Foreign Language
• Optional – Business Studies, Drama, Art