It is important to maintain academic breadth at GCSE, providing scope for the development of knowledge and understanding across a wide range of subjects. Our core curriculum is designed to do just that.
In common with many independent schools, we offer IGCSEs in a number of subjects. These are international qualifications that are predominantly exam based.
Core subjects
- Mathematics IGCSE
- English Language IGCSE
- English Literature IGCSE
- Biology* IGCSE
- Chemistry* IGCSE
- Physics* IGCSE
- One Modern Foreign Language from French, German and Spanish (IGCSE) or Italian (GCSE)
*resulting in either Triple or Double Award
Subjects Options
- Art
- Design technology
- Drama
- French IGCSE
- Geography
- German IGCSE
- History
- Latin
- Greek (top set only, studied with Latin)
- Music
- Religious studies
- Spanish IGCSE
- Italian GCSE
In addition, all students have one PE lesson, one PSHE lesson and a Games afternoon per week.