Grouping and Class Size Information

Year 7-9
Average class sizes are 24

In most subjects students are taught in groups that comprise of students from two tutor groups with a mixture of abilities, gender and nationalities.

In Chinese the students are placed in smaller groups according to the three language pathway (First language, second language and ab initio)

In Maths students are also placed into one of three pathways (Higher level, standard level and studies).

PE is taught in single sex groups.

Years 10 and 11
Students are grouped according to their option choices (usually in slightly smaller groups than Years 7-9 depending on subject choices) except for Learning Futures when they are taught in House groups. Students are grouped in Chinese, Maths, Science and PE according to their current levels of attainment and commitment. Class sizes are slighly smaller on average than in previous years but vary depending on student subject choices.

Year 12 and 13

Students are grouped according to their option choices whether this be the IB Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Classes vary from 7 to 18 in size depending on subject. The senior students have Higher Education sessions and Sport and Leisure together as a year group.