Business Studies

Business and Economics are fascinating, widely relevant and up-to-date subjects which draw on the commercial world around us. Live, real-time events provoke class discussions that move beyond the examination syllabus to enrich our girls’ knowledge.

Both subjects are very popular with girls both at school and at University, which is hardly surprising given that there are over 6,000 university courses to choose from! 

We offer GCSE Business, A level Business and A level Economics and Business.

Our girls have achieved excellent examination results at both GCSE and A Level.
100% of girls achieved grades A* - C for their GCSE in Business (2010)
50% of girls achieved a grade A* or A

100% achieved grades A* - C in A Level Business (2010)
50% of girls achieved a grade A/A*
29% of girls achieved a grade A* with two girls achieving 100% in the final paper.

We offer a choice of specifications at both AS and A Level: firstly, Business with AQA; and secondly – new from 2010 - Economics and Business with Edexcel. This is said to be one of the most enjoyable courses and the depth of teaching is such that girls often sail through their first year university courses. The course is designed to accommodate girls starting Business/Economics without the GCSE and yet manages to challenge those who are gifted as the course progresses.

Degrees being studied currently include: International Business with French, Philosophy and Political Economy, Economics, Property Investment and Finance, IT with Business, Computing for Business, Management Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Retail Management. Popular universities include Manchester, Exeter, MMU, Reading, Sheffield Hallam, Newcastle, Leeds.