Curriculum
What is taught, by whom, and to which years. Every department is led by somebody who teaches it.
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Mathematics
Years 3–13Set by attainment from Year 8, with movement between sets every term rather than every year.
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English
Years 3–13Whole texts, read whole. No extract anthologies before Year 10.
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Sciences
Years 5–13Taught as three separate subjects from Year 7, in laboratories rather than classrooms.
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History
Years 3–13Sources first. Pupils meet the evidence before they meet the narrative.
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Music
Years 3–13Every child learns an instrument in Years 3 and 4, provided by the school.
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Games and physical education
Years 3–13Everybody plays. Teams are picked so that everyone gets a competitive fixture.