Lower School

The lower school is made up from pupils in years 6-9; all are placed in classes according to their age as far a possible, although individual needs are carefully considered and changes made accordingly. Great emphasis is put on ensuring basic mathematical skills and concepts are secure and some pupils follow the Power if Two scheme

Pupils are assured after every term to ensure that they are making progress; interventions are put in place where necessary to make sure all pupils have the opportunity to reach their potential.

Upper School
On entry to Key Stage 4 pupils choose their pathway and are placed in classes as appropriate to their needs and choices.

We follow different examination syllabuses for GCSE and entry level as experience has shown this affords our pupils the best chance of success. Both GCSE and Entry Level follow a linear route. Currently we use the Welsh board for GCSE and OCR for entry Level. As ASDAN short course personal finance option is also taught.

All Key Stage 4 pupils take an entry level Qualification in Mathematics during year 10. This allows for further study in year 11 if apposite. Some of our pupils sit GCSE mathematics in year 10 for the same reasons.