We offer pupils at this Key Stage a wide range of opportunities for teaching and learning. We follow the National Curriculum subject guidelines for learning at this Key Stage, but are determined to offer teachers freedom to develop and modify the curriculum in order to stretch, challenge and engage our pupils. Pupils usually study as a Form Group in these years, but we stream in Maths and English from Form Two onwards. We are keen to offer learning environments which are flexible and enriching and can be tailored to suit the needs of each class, whilst equipping pupils to face their GCSEs with confidence. We are lucky to work with many gifted and talented pupils, and we are able to offer opportunities which stretch and challenge, enabling some pupils to sit GCSEs early.

As a result, our curriculum in these years is broad and balanced, but gives pupils a thorough grounding. From Form 2 onwards for instance, Sciences are taught as three separate subjects. Information Technology is taught from Form One and we offer a broader range of languages than is often found in other schools. French is compulsory, but German and Welsh are also on offer from Form 2, and Spanish can be studied at the end of Form 3.

An afternoon of extra-curricular activities is arranged weekly for Forms One and Two. These activities range from skiing to horse riding, rock climbing and drama, and are important in developing social relationships, providing pupils with challenges outside the classroom and introducing them to new opportunities.

At the end of Form 3, pupils are guided through the GCSE Options selection process and it is a process which we take a great deal of time and care over. We are as flexible as possible, and consult parents and pupils extensively in order that a balanced and appropriate selection is made which suits the need of each child.