English
Our programmes of study are designed to ensure that all students develop a deep appreciation of the subject by studying and analysing a wide range of literary forms, taking them on a journey from early written texts to the modern day.
We also aim to encourage students to communicate with confidence and sophistication, with our literacy programme ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our creative writing bulletins and school magazine also challenge students to express their creativity outside the classroom and to enter national writing competitions.
Diverse trips and author visits support classroom learning and develop our students’ appreciation of English. We also celebrate National Poetry Day and World Book Day through a varied programme of events each year.
We encourage students to broaden and deepen their reading experience through the KS3 Reading Scheme and through collaboration with the Learning Resource Centre. By participating in class discussions and performances, our students gain confidence and learn to argue persuasively and coherently.
Finally, many of our students go on to study English, Law, English Literature & Theatre Studies, and English Literature & Creative Writing at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.