In Years 7, 8 and 9 students complete a three-year foundation course, which aims to give them a broad, balanced education with a wide range of study.
All Year 8 pupils study the core subjects of English, Maths and Science in ability groups.
Most pupils take up Spanish as a second language in Year 8, as preparation for choosing to specialise in one language from Year 9. A small group of the less able students continue to study one language, allowing them to develop their linguistic skills in more depth.
The school runs a two-week timetable system, allocating a set number of one-hour lessons to subjects across the fortnight.
| Subject | Curriculum Outline |
| English |  |
| Maths | |
| Science | |
| French | |
| Spanish | |
| Geography | |
| History | |
| Art | |
| Drama | |
| Music | |
| Religious Education (RE) | |
| Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) | |
| Design Technology – Food, Textiles and Product Design | |
| Computing with Digital Literacy | |
| PE | |
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"The school places a high value on developing well-rounded young people who are respectful, polite and industrious." – Ofsted
