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The curriculum is broad and pupils are encouraged to
study a wide range of subjects. This avoids early over-specialisation
but allows pupils to develop and pursue interests. We
place considerable emphasis on acquiring good work habits:
pupils learn self-discipline and the skills of independent
study, so that they are equipped not only for public
examinations, but also for the world beyond. The curriculum
is designed to promote the intellectual, spiritual,
moral, cultural, mental and physical development of
our pupils and to equip them for the opportunities,
responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
 In
keeping with the grammar school tradition, our curriculum
includes subjects which are strongly 'academic', such
as separate sciences and modern and classical languages;
however, we also offer newer subjects, such as business
studies, sport studies, and food technology. We do not
follow the National Curriculum, but schemes of work
in many departments encompass many of its features.
All pupils receive instruction in Religious Education,
Personal, social and health education, and careers.
There is no streaming, but pupils are setted for mathematics.
The following curriculum plan applies to the current
academic year, but may change in the future. Prospective
parents are advised to contact the school to confirm
the curriculum for the next academic year. There are
currently 35 periods of 45 minutes each per week.
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First Form
(Year 7)
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Second Form
(Year 8)
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Third Form
(Year 9)
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Mathematics
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4
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3
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3
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English
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4
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3
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3
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Science
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3
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3
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Biology
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-
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-
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2
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Chemistry
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-
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-
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2
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Physics
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-
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-
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2
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Modern Language
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3†
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6‡
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3#
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Latin
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3
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2
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3#
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Latin and Greek
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-
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-
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3#
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History
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2
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2
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2
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Geography
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2
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2
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2
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Religious Studies
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2
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2
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2
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Art & Design
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2
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2
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2#
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Design Technology*
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2
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2
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2#
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Music
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2
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2
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2#
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Drama
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2
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1
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2#
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Information Technology
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1
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1
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1
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PSHE
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Through the year
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1
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1
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Physical Education
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1
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1
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1
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Games
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2
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2
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2
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Total
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35
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35
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35
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Notes:
* includes Food Technology
† one from: French, German or Spanish
‡ two from: French, German or Spanish
# Students choose four subjects from those marked, which
must include at least one modern language
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