Science
Science Science is taught to all girls in Years 7 to 11, and is a compulsory core subject at IGCSE, either as a combined Dual Award Science course, or as three separate courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All three sciences are then available as options at A Level. In Year 7, the girls follow […]
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Religious Studies is taught to all girls in Years 7, 8 and 9, and is a core subject at GCSE. Theology is then an option at A Level, and all girls continue with a programme of philosophical, religious and ethical thought in the Sixth Form. In Years 7 to 8, girls follow the […]
Psychology
Psychology Psychology is available as an A Level option, and follows the AQA syllabus. The course offers pupils an introduction to a wide range of topics within psychology, including attachment, memory, social influence, psychopathology and biopsychology. These topics form the basis of understanding key ideas and theories, along with critical evaluation skills, which are further […]
Music
Music Music lessons in Years 7 to 9 focus on practical work and involve developing skills in composing, listening and performing through the study of a variety of genres. Year 7 explore the elements of music and the instruments of the orchestra. Year 8 investigate The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns and discover samba music […]
Modern Foreign Languages
Modern Foreign Languages Most of the teachers in the MFL Department are native speakers in their primary subject. The Department also employs language assistants to help the girls outside normal lesson time, particularly with oral work. French is taught to all girls in Years 7 to 9, and is usually chosen as the one compulsory […]
Mathematics
Mathematics Mathematics is taught to all girls in Years 7 to 11, and is a compulsory core subject at IGCSE. It is then an option at A Level. From Years 7 to 9, the girls follow a course of study that prepares the ground for the IGCSE course in Years 10 and 11. In Year […]
History of Art
History of Art History of Art is available in the Sixth Form, and follows the Pearson A Level course. Pupils learn about human history and the artistic expression of civilisations through the study of painting, sculpture and architecture. They look at the Renaissance in Italy and Modernism in Europe, as well as exploring thematic links […]
History
History History is taught to all girls in Years 7, 8 and 9. It is then an option at both IGCSE and A Level. In Years 7 to 9, the girls follow a course in British history starting in 1066 and finishing in 1945. In Year 7 they learn about medieval life in villages and […]
Geography
Geography Geography is taught to all girls in Years 7, 8 and 9. It is then an option at both GCSE and A Level. In Years 7 to 9, the girls explore topics such as the India, Antarctica and oceans. We make use of our beautiful grounds to complete fieldwork during lessons, exploring microclimates and […]
English
English All pupils receive lessons in English from Year 7 through to Year 11, and take IGCSEs in both English Language and English Literature. English Literature is then an option at A Level. In Years 7, 8 and 9, pupils study a wide range of literature from all genres and periods. This involves a mix […]