Curriculum

Year 7, 8 and 9

Compulsory subjects are as follows:

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Design Technology
  • Drama & Dance
  • English
  • Food Technology
  • French
  • Geography
  • History
  • ICT
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • PHSE
  • PE
  • Physics
  • Religious Studies

Language Options:

  • German
  • Latin
  • Spanish

Year 7 girls study all of the language options for a term each, and in Year 8 are asked to select one of these options to continue studying in Years 8 and 9.

Years 10 and 11

In the Upper School, students study compulsory GCSE subjects plus their choice of GCSE option subjects, in addition to two non-examination subjects.

Compulsory GCSE Subjects

  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Either 3 separate Sciences or Dual Award Science
  • A Modern Foreign Language (French, German or Spanish)
  • Religious Studies (Short Course)

Dependent upon their choice of sciences, 2 or 3 subjects are then chosen from the list below:

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Design Technology
  • Drama
  • Food Technology
  • Geography
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • Latin
  • Music
  • Physical Education

The Non Examination Subjects covered are Physical Education and Preparation for Adult Life