Curriculum |
We provide a curriculum that is genuinely
comprehensive, offering wide choice and a range
of experiences for students of all abilities. Our
curriculum has been singled out for praise in official
reports and in the national press. The aim is to provide opportunities that will enable all studnets to reach their full potential. Recent developments have including the introduction of Diploma courses for 14-16 year olds. our vocational options, including NVQ, continue to be very strong. |
Pastoral care |
We provide an exceptionally good level of care
through our house system and mentoring scheme
which inspires confidence in families. Our tutorial
system is mixed age within a house system. This
has increased children’s confidence and
added to the strong sense of community. Our Individual Learning Centre is a resource that provides individual support for students who are not attending normal lessons for any reason. |
Grove College |
As an 11-18 school
we offer students joining Grove College - the
school's Sixth Form Centre - the benefits of
continuing in education post-16 without the need
to travel or settle in a new educational establishment.
In Grove House students have their own social
base with an adult "feel" whilst
having the use of all the facilities of Grove Campus. A Level results are very good. |
Facilities |
Our facilities are of a high standard. Languages,
science, technology, learning support and ICT have
all enjoyed significant upgrades in recent years. |
Birks |
We own a former
Forestry Commission property in the Lake District
which offers our students a unique residential
base for concentrated activities such as writing,
art, music and team building. |
Language
College |
We are a specialist language college where all
students take at least one language in the belief
that well-educated people of the future will travel,
live and work abroad routinely, be at ease with
other languages and be comfortable in the use of
ICT. Being a language college means there are often
individuals or groups from abroad in the school
and a number of visits abroad of our own. |
Extra curricular
activities |
We maintain traditions like Sports Day, Charity
Day, Activities Week, and the International Arts
Festival. |
