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Curriculum
A broad general education is given in the first three years in Religion, English, Mathematics, French or German, Chemistry, Physics, Biology Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Design and Technology, History, Geography, Music, Art and Design, Physical Education, Swimming and Games, with most forms taking Latin. The requirements for citizenship for the most part form an integral part of other subjects. Those elements that are not covered in other subjects are taught through RE at key stage 3 and complementary studies at key stage 4.
In the fourth and fifth forms, Religious Education, English Language, English Literature, French or German, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Complementary Studies and ICT are obligatory. Physical Education and Games are also obligatory along with two other subjects chosen from Art, Geography, Italian, History, Latin, Classical Civilisation, GCSE Physical Education, GCSE ICT, Design and Technology and Music.
Sex education is an integral part of the Science and Religious Education courses throughout the school and, whether as part of the planned programme or whether it arises in the general context of the curriculum, is given in accordance with the teaching of the Church.
All pupils take the GCSE or equivalent approved examinations in the fifth form with a number being presented in the fourth form for English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Religious Education and French. Pupils who are presented for GCSE examinations in the fourth form take GCSE Spanish, AS English Language and AS Mathematics in the fifth form in addition to their remaining courses. The curriculum offered enables the most able pupils to take up to ten subjects during the fourth and fifth forms.
Third form pupils and their parents have the opportunity during the year to discuss with the staff, the courses proposed for the fourth and fifth form. The final decision, however, will be made by the Headmaster since the suitability of the course chosen and the availability of staff, accommodation and resources must be taken into account.
1 The National Curriculum requirements are as laid down in The Education Acts. Religious education is not part of the National Curriculum but forms part of the basic curriculum determined in the 1998 School Standards and Framework Act. Under chapter 31 section 71 parents have the right to withdraw children from religious education and worship.
2 A copy of the school's sex education policy is available from the school. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from all or parts of the sex education programme which are not prescribed by the National Curriculum.
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