An Ambitious Path for Future Leaders

The Middle School is an exciting and stimulating time for our students as they embark on the GCSE curriculum (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Despite being academically rigorous, our GCSE programme is enjoyable and inspiring as students begin to take greater responsibility for their studies while striving to achieve their highest ambitions.

Our GCSE offer provides students with a pathway to exceptional academic achievement. Lessons are meticulously crafted and delivered by outstanding teachers to ensure the highest outcomes in the GCSE examinations and a smooth transition into Sixth Form. 

An exemplary co-curricular programme inspires, challenges and encourages each learner to extend their abilities, develop valuable skills and cultivate their personal interests across exciting disciplines.

Our students complete their GCSEs with a strong sense of independence, resilience, confidence and self-understanding, fully prepared for their future studies and a lifetime of unlimited opportunities.

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The Benefits of Our Innovative GCSE Programme

Our firm commitment to holistic achievement can be seen in our tailored, well-rounded GCSE programme, which empowers our learners to excel academically while nurturing their unique characters. 

Experienced teachers and subject specialists elevate learning with engaging, carefully designed learning opportunities, further enhanced by our modern, cutting-edge facilities. Our dedicated staff get to know students individually to ensure that their needs are effectively met and prepare them to excel in their GCSE examinations.

Student progression through the GCSE programme is supported by our open consultation with both students and parents. With a wide selection of GCSEs to choose from, learners can craft the perfect curriculum that caters to their individual strengths and aspirations and helps them reach their full potential.

GCSE Subjects

All students in Year 9 study Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, at least one modern language, Latin, History, Geography, Music, Art, Drama, Theology and Philosophy, Computer Science and PE. 

As students progress to Year 10, there is some optionality in selecting the final list of GCSE subjects. All students must take Maths, English, a combination of sciences and at least one modern language, humanities and a creative subject, while also continuing their weekly Games afternoons and timetabled Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) lessons.

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Our Extensive Enrichment Programme

In the Middle School, we build on the strong, extensive foundation of the Lower School with a comprehensive co-curricular offering to ensure breadth and develop students’ skills in sports, music, drama and other areas.

As students progress, they may choose from a broader selection of exciting activities that allow them to explore new disciplines, discover new talents and interests, and develop existing abilities. Students must take at least one activity that includes wellbeing and one that promotes public speaking and presentation skills. 

Students’ talents are showcased and rewarded through, among other things, inter-school sports fixtures, formal music and drama accreditation, and an annual programme of plays and concerts.

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University Guidance: Tailored Preparation for a Life of Success

University preparation continues at middle school in the form of seminar and discussion-based learning, work experience, and one-to-one lunchtime and after-school clinics. There is also a greater focus on enrichment activities, including project-based, cross-curricular initiatives, competitions and Olympiads, which help build an academic profile that will support applications to top universities.

Structured university and careers guidance begins in Year 10 with tailored support and an introduction to various career topics. An excellent lecture series with internal and external speakers provides insights on various career options and prepares learners to successfully apply to the best universities and is enhanced by visits from university admissions counsellors, which all students are welcome to attend.

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