Senior school
SS1 to SS3, choosing a direction
Ages 14 to 18. Science, arts and commercial pathways, university preparation and leadership roles.
Pathways
Three directions, one school
Sciences
Physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics and computer studies. For future doctors, engineers and scientists.
Arts and humanities
Literature, history, government, languages and visual art. For future lawyers, writers and public servants.
Commercial
Economics, accounting, commerce and data. For future founders and financiers.
Leadership
Prefects, captains and editors
Every SS3 pupil holds a role: house prefect, club captain, magazine editor or community lead. Training runs in SS2.
After school
University preparation
SS1
Careers interviews and a week of work shadowing.
SS2
University visits, entrance practice and personal statements.
SS3
Applications, interview practice and scholarships advice.
To university, example
Study medicine or engineering
Study abroad
Hold a leadership role
Can pupils join in SS1?
Yes. About 40 places open in SS1 each year, by assessment and interview.
Can pupils change pathway?
Yes, in the first term of SS1, after a meeting with the director of studies.