Organisation of classes
On entry to the school students are taught in mixed ability tutor groups - this helps bridge the gap between learning styles at primary and secondary level. Students may be placed in broad core subject sets half way through the first term.
Each student is carefully tracked throughout the year by regular formal assessments. In year 8 all students are placed in an appropriate set. Again regular assessment takes place and movement between sets is possible throughout Key Stage 3.
Mathematics is a very popular option at AS and A Level with Mathematics and Further Mathematics on offer.
All students have the opportunity to take part in enrichment activities such as the Puzzle of the Month. The more able mathematicians are entered in the national Mathematics Challenge competitions.
Able, Gifted and Talented students can take part in extension and enhancement activities - these include a specially devised scheme of study and whole day workshops at Loughborough and Warwick Universities. The faculty also works closely with our feeder primary schools to offer extension classes, workshops and challenges.
