The English Department has a clear vision to create a challenging and stimulating learning environment for staff and students. We challenge our pupils to expand their world view through a range of exciting and engaging texts and we seek to nurture a life-long love of reading through a broad range of writers and genres. We aspire to help all students succeed, regardless of their starting point.

Our thematic KS3 curriculum builds on the knowledge students gain at KS2. Knowledge and skills are carefully sequenced so that students can develop their understanding of the writer’s craft throughout Years 7 to 9, and to ensure they are fully prepared for their GCSE courses. Our KS4 curriculum strives to help students understand the power of language, enabling them to engage with the wider world confidently and encouraging them to take their place as citizens in our global society.

At all times, we encourage students to celebrate their God-given talents, providing them with a safe space to engage with texts spiritually, morally and intellectually so that they can let their light shine.