We believe that each of these aspects has an equal part to play in preparing students for success.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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Independent Learners
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Experienced, enthusiastic subject leaders
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Small class sizes
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Thorough monitoring and tracking
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Pathways to Oxbridge, Medicine and Russell Group Universities
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Links to apprenticeships
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High quality career and further education links and opportunities
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Visits to high profile and new universities
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Job shadowing and work experience
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Oral skills, debating, interviews, presentations
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Building cultural capital through visits, events, speakers, theatre, the arts, music, politics
Community
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Role models to the lower school with time allocated to give back to our school community
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Leaders within our school council, prefect system and house system
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Strong pastoral support, small mentor groups and robust monitoring systems
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D of E, World Challenge, Sport Leadership, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and others
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Building supportive relationships between adults and students
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developing the whole person through an engaging and inspiring program of enrichment activities
Commitment
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Aspirational target setting teachers who know you, know how you work and can get the best from you
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Vibrant and exciting learning experiences for all
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Knowing the academic profile of each you and your personal goals
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Preparing for the next steps
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Developing high level study skills
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Quick response to personal problems