The English Faculty aims to:

• enable students to read  critically and for enjoyment
• develop students’ abilities to express themselves effectively through writing for different audiences in various forms
• encourage students to speak confidently in a range of contexts and listen attentively in order to respond appropriately

English at Key Stage 3

In Year 7, students follow Schemes for Learning which include:
poetry, non-fiction writing, short stories, a novel and a study of writers through the ages.

In Year 8, they study Pre-1914 Literature, a novel, soap operas and drama through the ages, ballads and a play.

In Year 9, students prepare for the SATs Test and Teacher Assessment by studying a Shakespeare play, different forms of non-fiction writing, and reading for meaning. In addition to this, they study a novel and poetry from different cultures. The poetry forms the basis of preparation for GCSE.

English at Key Stage 4

All students follow the AQA A syllabus for English and English Literature, which results in the award of two GCSEs.

Post-16

We offer English Language and English Literature at AS and A2 level. These both follow the AQA B Syllabus.