•  Lessons take place within a fifty-period Monday to Friday framework.

•  A structured programme of activities is available on Saturday mornings and most school fixtures are played on a Saturday afternoon. All students are expected to be available for fixtures, if selected; the activities programme on a Saturday morning is voluntary.

•  The emphasis that the school places on the needs and progress of each student is reflected in the care with which the curriculum at all levels is planned and delivered. Students are taught by specialist teachers in small classes, often grouped together into ability sets.

•  The curriculum breadth of the early years is gradually narrowed at GCSE level and further at A level.

•  The KS3 curriculum covers the first three years of Upper Elements, Figures and Rudiments. It is a curriculum that is both broad and balanced, giving the thorough grounding needed for later study.

•  Students follow courses in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Latin, Geography, History, ICT, Art, Design Technology, Religious Studies, Music and Drama.

•  All students take part in PE and games.

•  Students are taught in sets according to ability in English, Mathematics, Sciences, French and Latin and in form groups for the remainder of the disciplines.

•  The majority of students take up the study of Spanish in Rudiments and have the opportunity to participate in the 'Peak Award' programme.

•  The curriculum provides substantial support for those with particular leaning needs and those for whom English is not their first language. Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes are available.

•  The standard programme of study sees students taking courses leading to GCSE examination entry in ten subjects. All students follow courses in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Religious Studies.

•  Option choices for GCSE courses are made at the end of Rudiments. The GCSE curriculum is designed to provide flexibility in the choice of subjects for continued study. Full details of the courses are available in a GCSE options booklet.

•  Sciences may be studied to lead to the combined Dual Science Award at GCSE or as separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

•  Students continue the study of a language by opting either for French or Spanish at GCSE. Alternatively, they may choose to study both languages. Competent linguists are also encouraged to continue with their study of Latin or German as off-timetable options.

•  Depending on the science and language choices made by students, there is the opportunity to choose a maximum of three subjects from Geography, History, Music, Art, Design Technology, Information Technology, Drama and Sports Studies to complete programmes of study at GCSE.

•  The curriculum in the GCSE years continues to provide substantial support for those with particular learning needs and those for whom English is not their first language with dedicated learning support and EAL classes as options.

•  All students take part in PE and Games and are able to become members of either the army or RAF sections of the combined cadet force (CCF).

•  The Sixth Form has an entry requirement of three GCSEs grade B or above in chosen A level subjects plus two grades of C or above. Full details of the courses and their specific requirements are available in an A level options booklet.

•  Every attempt is made to meet the needs and combinations of all Sixth Formers. Students generally choose to study four subjects at AS level in Poetry and complete their studies with three subjects to A2 level in Rhetoric. Students with outstanding GCSE results may be encouraged to consider additional studies.

•  Sixth Form option choices are wide with nineteen subjects from which to choose: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT, English Literature, History, Geography, French, Spanish, Latin, Drama and Theatre Studies, Business Studies and Economics, Accounting, Philosophy, Art, Design Technology, Sports Studies and Religious Studies.

•  All Sixth Formers follow a two-year Religious Studies course, as well as contributing to the community service programme.

•  There is substantial support for those for whom English is not their first language, through the availability of English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes.

•  All students take part in games; CCF is available for those who wish to continue.