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The curriculum is designed to challenge students to think independently, and apply knowledge to real life situations. They are expected to achieve a high level of fluency and literacy in English, to develop a sound grasp of mathematical concepts and other subjects.
Above all as they progress through this key stage, they should become self-motivated and enquiring learners, ready to take on the challenge of examination courses at the next key stage.
This extensive curriculum is taught by highly qualified specialist teachers who make full use of the schools superb specialist facilities for subject teaching in science, the arts and other subjects.
Classes are small and are arranged so that students are generally taught in groups with others of similar ability. This enables all students to receive both the challenge and the support that is necessary for them to make the most effective progress and achieve the highest possible standards.
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