Curriculum
Current subjects are:
Art - Fine Art | Further Maths |
Biology | Geography |
Business Studies | German |
Chemistry | Health and Social Care |
Computer Science | History |
Creative Textiles | Maths |
Design & Technology | Music |
Economics | Physics |
English Language and Literature | Psychology |
English Literature | PE |
Food Nutrition | RE |
French | Sociology |
Please click below to view information regarding the exam boards for each subject:
EPQ and Scholarship
Extended Project Qualification
The Extended Project Qualification provides students with the opportunity to develop their independent research skills alongside their core A Level subjects. Universities and employers attach high value to the transferable skills that are enhanced by undertaking the EPQ. It benefits the student as it’s an academic qualification, which is equivalent to an AS level and carries UCAS points, plus it also develops life-long learning and project skills. Students plan and research an independent project then apply what they’ve learnt in the creation of an original portfolio of work which can be a dissertation, performance or artwork. Teachers are on hand to guide students through their work but this is an opportunity for students to really indulge a passionate interest or continue to pursue a subject they were not able to take at A-level.
“EPQ taught me skills I have never used before like research and analysis that I know will help me when I do my university dissertation” Current y12 EPQ student
“I wasn’t able to take Art as an A-level because of my career choice so EPQ allowed me to continue with Art alongside my A-levels and allowed me to deal with some issues I was having in a positive way, I really enjoyed my project” Current y12 EPQ student
Waynflete Scholarship
The opportunity to research an academic subject with the guidance of an external university tutor gives students unparalleled insight into the nature of the subjects that they pursue and prepares them for university study this is why our brightest students are invited to take part in the Magdalen Scholarship programme with our sister school in Oxford. An introductory programme of lectures and seminars will offer participants insight from world renowned experts before students embark on individual investigations in any subject to answer the burning questions they are passionate about.
This exceptional opportunity is available only to our sixth form and has proven to give our students a competitive edge when making university or job applications.
“It’s given me the confidence to talk about my subject in depth at interview, so much more than if I had just read a book or an article. It’s something striking which makes you stand out” Current MCS year 13 student
“The most special thing is that it’s your choice and you can really get creative with a topic that interests you the most” Current year 12
Results
|
2024 % |
2023 % |
A-A* |
17 |
11 |
A*-B |
44 |
35 |
A*-C |
66 |
59 |
A*-D |
86 |
81 |
A*-E |
95 |
96 |
Students achieving 3+ A*-A |
8 |
2 |
Students achieving 3+ A*-B |
25 |
15 |
Students achieving 3+ A*-C |
46 |
37 |
Students achieving 3+ A*-D |
64 |
62 |
Students achieving 3+ A*-E |
77 |
85 |