More Able Students

As our curriculum is designed to challenge and stretch all individuals to their full potential we have provisions in place for students who exceed expectations. We run several extra-curricular clubs to extend their learning even further and make sure they are correctly challenged.

Extra Curricular provision

Key Stage 3

Debate Mate’s Urban Debate League/ Philanthropy Project

Key Stage 4

Additional Maths

Early entry GCSE Religious Education

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Personal Development for Progression Qualification (PDPQ)

Key Stage 5

More Able Programme: including support for Oxbridge and medical students.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Students are identified at KS3 and KS4 according to their combined KS2 results and their FFT target grade; in the Sixth Form, ALPS target help identify the more able students. Students’ academic progress is monitored and if necessary an individual action plan is put in place. Lessons are differentiated to ensure challenge and stretch.A parents’ booklet is issued with an opportunity for parents to meet and discuss the needs of more able students.