Year 7 – Ethical Issues
In Year 7 students study the arguments for and against the relationships between humans and animals, including the use of animals for food, transport and sport. They also explore the arguments about the fur and ivory trades. In addition to this they debate the issues of prejudice and discrimination with a focus on the causes of the Civil Rights Movement and the work of Martin Luther King Jr.
Y8 Philosophical Issues
In Year 8 students study the Falklands War and the Just War Theory, focusing on the question – Can war ever be just?. In addition they explore the question of suffering with reference to Buddhism.
Y9 – Moral Issues
Year 9 students will follow the AQA GCSE course, which includes an in-depth study of Animal Rights and Crime and Punishment with particular reference to Christianity.
Y10 Moral Issues
Year 10 students will follow the AQA GCSE course, which includes an in-depth study of Crime and Punishment, Prejudice and Discrimination, War and Peace and Drugs with particular reference to Christianity.
Y11 Life Issues
Year 11 students will follow the GCSE AQA course, which includes an in-depth study of: Early Life, Matters of Life, The Elderly and Death, with particular reference to Christianity.
The Principals, other senior leaders and governors, provide outstanding leadership.Ofsted
Relationships are enhanced by the college structure. Students say, and inspectors agree, that there is a close family feel to being in a smaller college unit, and that students enjoy school more because of this.Ofsted
Students participate readily in the wide range of sports, social, art, music and drama activities that the school provides. Many students attend the after school and weekend revision clubs that staff provide.Ofsted
The school organises the wide range of subjects it teaches extremely well, and reviews them regularly, adjusting its provision to meet the changing needs of students.Ofsted
Teaching is challenging. It is based on accurate assessment of how well students make progress, what their individual learning needs are, and what kinds of activities will best make sure that they learn well.Ofsted
Students make outstanding progress in English and mathematics. Students’ progress in business, design and technology, ICT and physical education is also outstanding. Students make good progress overall.Ofsted