The transition to secondary schooling can be a daunting step for some girls and our curriculum and pastoral systems are designed to develop confidence and a sound academic base
Girls are given plenty of time to settle in. Setting for Maths and French starts in Form 1, extending to include Science and English in Form 3 and continuing for core subjects to GCSE. We also operate a continuous screening programme to identify any learning difficulties that may require additional support from our Skills Development Unit.
In Form 1 girls study the following subjects:
English
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
French
Art
Classics
Design and Technology
Drama
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Geography
History
Home Economics
Information and Communications
Technology
Music
Personal, Social and Health Education
Physical Education and games
Religious Studies
Study Skills
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In Forms 2 and 3 girls may add Spanish or German.
Download an example Senior School timetable
In Forms 4 and 5 GCSE courses are followed. Compulsory subjects are English, English Literature, Mathematics and Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics taken either separately or as a double-award). Normally, girls study 9 or 10 subjects.
Optional courses include:
Art and Design
Design and Technology
Drama
Food and Nutrition
French
Geography
German
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History
Information and Communications
Technology
Latin
Music
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Spanish
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Download an example GCSE timetable
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