Information & Enquiries
Mrs Williamson
Director of Teaching & Learning
English
Contact Mrs Williamson using the direct email form below.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
In an exciting and forward-thinking department, students benefit from an intensive KS3 programme of study, designed to engage, enthuse and expose students to a range of literature. Year 7 and 8 students study one novel, one Shakespeare play and a variety of poems.
In Year 9 students begin to explore the GCSE curriculum. They study a contemporary novel, a set GCSE text for English Literature and analyse 'MacBeth'. Students explore, thematically, a range of challenging poems and study the fundamental skills necessary to tackle GCSE examinations, including accurate writing skills and the skills of analysis.
SENIOR SCHOOL
From September 2014 Year 10 students will study two English GCSEs.
English Literature (OCR) made up of two controlled assessments, worth 25% and three examinations worth 75%.
SIXTH FORM
Our increasingly popular sixth form now offers three AS/A-level qualifications through AQA:
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English Literature
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English Language
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English Literature and Language combined
EXAMINATION BOARD INFORMATION
Support and intervention is offered for students who find English difficult, a range of clubs for those who wish to explore the subject beyond the curriculum, and an accelerated, grammar curriculum (in conjunction with Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys), is provided for those who excel.