About the Senior School

In the Middle School (Key Stage 3) there are on average 24 boys in each class, and in the Upper School (Years 10 and 11) the boys are divided into sets and option groups with a maximum class size of about 16. With only one form in each year group, this enables teachers to get to know every pupil very well. Each class has a form tutor who takes a close interest in each boy's progress.

In Years 7, 8 and 9, all students study the following subjects:

At the end of each year students sit End of Year Examinations in all subjects. Advice is given on the selection of subjects which will be chosen for the final two years leading to GCSE.

In Years 10 and 11, all pupils study English, English Literature, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Double Science and ICT, which will give them eight GCSE passes. The remaining three subjects are chosen from Art, Business Studies, Economics, ICT, French, Geography, History, Religious Studies, Physical Education and Spanish. Further subjects are often offered each year as part of a wide entitlement provision.

Throughout the Senior School, the curriculum is enriched by regular visits to art galleries, concerts, museums, theatres, places of historical interest and of religious significance.

The Senior School is led by Mr R Taylor.