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The Middle School curriculum is broad and diverse. All pupils study the seven academic subjects listed below. Engineering Technology is a distinctive feature of the non-examined curriculum, studied by all pupils from 11 to 16, as are Philosophy and Religious Studies and PHSE.
In Year 9, pupils chose two of the following to study alongside the core curriculum: Spanish, German, Latin, Classical Civilisation, Greek, Art, Music. We do not sit national curriculum tests (SATs).
Maths and French are setted in Year 9, to allow flexible progression and ensure appropriate challenge for all. English is taught in sets from Year 10, and lessons in the three sciences are divided by ability in Year 11.
Many of our pupils take GCSEs a year early in Maths and French, and go on to study Additional Mathematics and Arabic or AS French. Additional opportunities such as fast-track Music, ICT and Japanese are also available.
A generous PE and Games provision equips all students with core sporting skills, as well as training top-class sports teams. Pupils join our Enrichment Programme in the Fifth form, opting for the CCF, Community Service or Perse Exploration Society.
The table below shows the main elements of the timetable for students in Years 10 and 11.
| Core GCSE / IGCSE subjects | Optional GCSE subjects | Non-examined subjects |
| English Language | History | Engineering Technology |
| English Literature | Geography | Philosophy and Religious Studies |
| Mathematics IGCSE | Philosophy and Ethics | Physical Education |
| Physics IGCSE | Art | Games |
| Chemistry IGCSE | Music | Personal, health and social education |
| Biology IGCSE | German | Enrichment Programme (Yr 11) |
| French or Spanish | French | |
| Spanish | ||
| Latin | ||
| Greek | ||
| Classical Civilisation |