Kindergarten to graduation

Academics

The full national curriculum, and everything we add to it.

Final years

Two pathways to graduation

At the end of Year 10 each student chooses a pathway, guided by results, interests and a family meeting.

Sciences & Mathematics

For students heading towards engineering, medicine, computing or the natural sciences.

  • Advanced mathematics
  • Physics, chemistry and biology
  • Extended laboratory project
  • Preparation for science degrees

Humanities & Economics

For students heading towards law, business, languages, education or the social sciences.

  • Economics and management
  • History, geography and philosophy
  • Extended research essay
  • Preparation for humanities degrees
Beyond the timetable

What we add to the curriculum

Computing from Year 3

Block programming in primary, then Python and basic electronics in Middle School.

Laboratory science

Separate physics, chemistry and biology laboratories, used every week from Year 7.

A reading programme

Twenty minutes of guided reading every day of primary school.

Certificates and competitions

Language certificates, olympiads and science fairs, prepared for in school time.

Public speaking

Every Middle and Secondary student presents to an audience at least twice a year.

Learning support

Specialists work with students who need more time, inside the normal school day.

The school year in detail

The school day

The day runs from 8:00 to 15:30 for Early Years and Primary, and 8:00 to 16:30 for Middle and Secondary, Monday to Friday. Supervised study is open to every student until 17:30.

Assessment and reports

Early Years is assessed by observation. From Year 1 there are three reports a year, each followed by a meeting with your child's teachers.

Homework

No homework in Early Years. Around twenty minutes a night in lower primary, rising to about ninety minutes in Middle School and two hours in Secondary.

Languages

Children joining before Year 3 need no prior knowledge of the second language. Older students take a placement assessment, and those who need it join a one-year support class.

Choosing a pathway

At the end of Year 10 each student chooses a pathway for the final years, guided by results, interests and a meeting with their family.

Questions about learning

Yes, in full, leading to the national final examinations. We add computing, laboratory science, early language learning and exam preparation on top.

Yes. Before Year 3 no support is needed. Older students join a one-year support class alongside their normal timetable.

An average of 20 students, with a maximum of 24. Early Years groups are smaller, at 16.

Our learning specialists work with students in the school day, and every child with extra needs has a plan agreed with their family.

See a lesson before you decide

Families are welcome to sit in on a lesson in any section.