Curriculum
AS/A2
All members of the Lower Sixth will study four AS Levels. In the Upper Sixth it is normal for pupils to take forward three of these subjects to A2. The range of subjects is set out below. We cannot guarantee every possible subject combination, but it is rare that a pupil’s choice cannot be accommodated.
- Art
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Textiles
- Three-Dimensional Studies
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilisation
- Design & Technology
- Economics
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Information & Communication Technology
- Latin
- Mathematics & Further Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Spanish
- Theatre Studies
Candidates will be asked to make their preliminary choices prior to the interviews. However, there is the opportunity to change those choices after this date, particularly after GCSE results. The school is willing to offer guidance about subject choice throughout the year, even before acceptance. Advice on choices may be obtained from the Director of Studies, Heads of Department and the Head of Careers, who are available throughout the year. We will also discuss subject choices as part of our interview process.
Enrichment
In addition to lessons specifically directed at AS/A2 subjects, there is a programme of Enrichment with the purpose of widening students’ experience. In the Lower Sixth there are four periods set aside for this, during which students can be involved in a circus of subjects of more general interest, Young Enterprise, the Engineering Education Scheme, the Combined Cadet Force, Community Service, helping with the training of younger pupils. In the Upper Sixth there are seven periods, which involve much of the above plus the opportunity to do some very different activities, including dancing and snowboarding.