Each lesson is 50 minutes long and there are six lessons a day.

In Year 7 and 8 students study the following subjects:
English Language & Literature, Mathematics, Science, DT (Design & Technology),
Languages (French and German), ICT (Information & Communication Technology),
Geography, History, RE (Religious Education), Art, Drama, Music, PE (Physical
Education) and PSHE (Personal, Social & Health Education).

In Year 9 the Science curriculum broadens to Biology, Chemistry and Physics in
preparation for GCSE. Students also have the opportunity to either carry on studying two
languages or decide to concentrate on one.

In Years 10 and 11 in addition to the subjects already mentioned for study there are
choices such as Business Studies, Child Development, Media Studies, Systems Control and
BTEC Dance.

Subject Ability Groups - Students are taught in ability sets in English, Maths, Science,
Modern Languages and Humanities. Setting reviews are built into the school calendar and
take place at regular intervals.

The school has a Curriculum Complaints Policy in place for any parent who has a concern
about the School Curriculum.