SENIOR SCHOOL
Academic Excellence
Senior
Our curriculum is unique and unrivalled in breadth.
Designed to stretch, challenge and nurture, our students study for GCSEs, BTECs and A-Levels, progressing to top global universities including Oxford and Cambridge.
On track to success
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As befits our motto ‘Plus est en vous’, which means ‘there is more in you’, we have high expectations of every student and work hard to maximise their ability. As they progress through school, we use data tracking and regular analysis to monitor academic progress, ensuring every individual reaches their full potential. Students meet their tutor weekly to make sure they’re pushing themselves. Weekly clinics help them excel in areas of particular interest. And a wide range of trips, events and competitions further develop each student’s ability and confidence.
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| Year 9 |
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As the first year of Senior School, Year 9 is designed to give students a strong foundation and the opportunity to discover a wide range of subjects. Soon after welcoming them, each student is assessed to ensure we tailor an academic programme that challenges, develops and nurtures their individual needs. This is turn, leads to responsibility, integrity and resilience in their learning. |
| Year 10 & 11 |
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Students in Years 10 and 11 typically study 9 subjects at GCSE, including compulsory and optional subjects. GCSEs offered include:
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| THE ONE YEAR GCSE PROGRAMME |
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This is designed for students aged 15 or 16 who are not in the English academic system but have a good level of English It enables them to take GCSEs in Year 11 over one year rather than the usual two. |
| Year 12 & 13 |
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Students in Years 12 and 13 follow the English examination system offering BTECS and A levels. Most students choose three subjects, however pupils looking for a challenge might also take an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), or an additional A Level, for example in Further Maths. A Level courses are offered in Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design, Photography, Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Geography, History, Maths, Media Studies, German, French, Spanish, Latin, Greek, Music, Physics and Sociology. BTEC courses include Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sport and Uniformed Protective Services. Academic progress is shared with parents through regular reporting and Parent-Teacher meetings at key points throughout the year. Student attainment is also closely monitored by teaching staff and tutors, with early intervention when unexpected results are recorded. |
| enrichment and extension |
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A wide range of events are organised by our Scholarship and Enrichment co-ordinator - including national academic competitions - and trips are run throughout the year to develop each student’s ability and enrich both their confidence and desire to learn more. On top of all this the debating, robotics, dialogue and current affairs societies specialise in taking students’ learning beyond the curriculum and broadening their horizons in terms of the academic world around them. |
| learning support & english as an additional language |
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Life at Gordonstoun is a rich experience thanks to the diverse mix of students who come here. So we make every effort to ensure they feel welcome. Our EAL (English as an Additional Language) department helps them develop their language skills. Plus, for students who need it, additional support is available. |
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