Secondary School

We provide a stimulating, nurturing environment where learning is tailored to accommodate pupils’ individual needs. Core subjects are balanced with vibrant creative arts and life skills, underpinned by a strong Christian ethos.

+ Extra Coaching Facilities for weaker students.
+ Extra guidance to top students to excel.

The benefit of this blend of traditional academic subjects like English, Maths and Science with the Creative Arts and Technology, has led to impressive GCSE results. Some of our gifted pupils achieve A* grades at the end of Year 10 before going on to study AS level in Year 11.

Our small class sizes ensure that each child receives the necessary individual attention, and pupils flourish in the nurturing environment of which we are proud. With results on average at least a grade higher, and for many, two or three grades higher, than would normally be expected, it is no surprise that we have such a high Value Add score.

SUBJECTS

 

Art
Business Studies
Key Skills
Citizenship
Design And Technology
English
Geography
History
ICT
Languages
Maths
Modern Studies
PSHE
RE
Science
Study Skills

How you are assessed

GCSEs are assessed mainly on written exams, although in some subjects there are also elements of coursework. Some subjects, like art and design, have more coursework and fewer exams.

Some GCSE courses are made up of units; for these, you take exams at the end of each unit. Other GCSEs involve exams at the end of course.

For some subjects, everyone sits the same exam. For others, you have a choice of two tiers: 'higher' or 'foundation'. Each tier leads to a different range of grades. Your subject teacher normally decides which tier is best for you.

Exams usually take place in January and May/June.

* Qualifications and exams: a guide for adult learners

* Taking exams: getting organised

Marks

Examiners work out how many 'raw marks' you need to get a certain grade. If you have taken a GCSE made up of units, your results slip may show a points score on the uniform mark scale (UMS). The UMS is a system examiners use to combine different unit marks to get your overall GCSE grade.

Grades

GCSEs are graded A*-G and U (unclassified): * higher tier exams leads to grades A*-D * foundation tier exams leads to grades C-G The results are published in March and August.