The Curriculum

Our top priority is to provide a caring and stimulating environment in which each pupil can strive to reach his / her potential.  Our aim is to cater for the whole person to enable each pupil to develop mentally, spiritually and physically.  Pupils with learning difficulties are given support in small groups.  All teachers are subject specialists and use a wide range of teaching strategies to provide the best possible learning opportunities for their students.  The school continually strives to achieve the best possible results.

In Years 8, 9 and 10 we deliver the revised Curriculum including Learning for Life and Work and cross-curricular skills including Using Mathematics, ICT and Communication.  In Years 11 and 12 additional subjects such as Occupational Studies, Media Studies and Drama are offered to give breadth and balance to the Key Stage 4 Curriculum.

In Key Stage 5, pupils returning to school after their GCSEs are presented with a wide range of AS and A2 Level courses including applied courses in Health and Social Care, ICT and Business.  Other courses not assessed by examination include European and Japanese Studies.

Throughout all Year Groups there are opportunities to participate in an extensive range of extra-curricular activities including residentials, educational visits and work experience.  Additionally careers guidance is an important ingredient in the school's provision