English

Confidence and competence in English are vital to success across the curriculum. Our students are helped to enjoy their English experience and to secure the highest grades of which they are capable.

Their programmes of study are stimulating and varied. Creative, discursive and analytical tasks challenge all abilities. Students read and explore a wide range of texts: literary and non-literary, prose, verse and drama, classical and modern.

Speaking and Listening skills are developed and assessed at all stages in the Senior School.

Students are prepared for GCSE examinations in both English and English Literature. In the GCSE years students are setted according to ability and work at the pace best suited to their needs.

At A level we offer both English Literature and English Language.