A wide range of extra curricular activities supplements a full and varied programme which includes a mixed cub pack , educational visits, field trips, environmental studies and sporting events . I n the Upper School small class sizes in a kind and friendly environment enable us to devote attention to the individual's academic needs and welfare. From ages 11 to 14 the curriculum is built on Key Stages 3 and offers a broad based education. Initially teaching takes place in forms except for Mathematics where children are grouped in sets based on ability. Later languages are also taught in sets with pupils studying some subjects as options.
T here are many extra-curricular activities.
Drama , chess , debating and various arts or science societies are open to pupils, who are also given the opportunity to take adventure and education visits, including abroad. F rom age 14 Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum is followed. Boys and girls are given the help and support they need in making the critical choices they face over GCSE and A level. At GCSE pupils take the essential core subjects as well as options which are chosen after careful consideration. This ensures a good academic balance and parents are fully involved in this important process.