English
The English Department offers a lively approach to the subject to engender a love of reading, as well as providing pupils with the ability to communicate verbally and on paper with verve and accuracy. The Department is housed in newly refurbished accommodation containing state-of-the-art technology and a generous library of fictional and critical works. The curriculum is supplemented by reading and creative writing clubs, literary societies, the annual Stratford trip and outside speakers (recent speakers include novelist Jonathan Coe and Shakespearean scholar Stanley Wells). Two students received Oxbridge offers in 2006.
Years 7-11
Pupils study fiction, non-fiction, prose, drama, poetry, personal writing and grammar. The highlight of these years is the Arras Trip (Year 9). In Years 10 - 11 pupils work towards two separate GCSEs in English and Literature.
Sixth Form
We offer OCR English Literature at AS and A2 level. Students study a whole variety of literature from all genres and eras. There is coursework in both years while departmental extra curricular activities add significantly to the Sixth Form English experience.
Staff
Andrew Long BA Hons
Helen Kedie, BA Hons
Andrew Batterham BA Hons
Stephen Hancock BA Hons
Lucy Earl BA Hons