About the English Faculty

Key Stage 3 (Years 7 - 8)

In Year 7 all pupils are part of the 'Flying Start' project which we have created to aid the transition between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. All pupils follow a number of units designed to meet the needs of the revised National Curriculum.
Year 8 is designed to give pupils a solid grounding for their GCSE years. They will study both literature and language through a number of different modules.

Key Stage 4 (Years 9, 10 and 11)

ENGLISH

At Key Stage 4 pupils can undertake two GCSE courses in English - Language and Literature. The work they do on this course will continue to build on the speaking and listening, reading and writing skills they have acquired at Key Stage 3. We follow the AQA syllabus A and pupils begin studying for their GCSE course in Year 9.

MEDIA

As a GCSE option, pupils study a range of media including magazine, advertising, film and TV comedy. The course covers both written analytical study and creative practical work and is assessed through both coursework and a written exam.

Sixth Form (Post-16)

The Faculty offers a range of very successful AS and A2 courses in Media, English Literature and English Literature and Language.

ENGLISH

Pupils can choose between English Literature and English Language and Literature at A-Level. Both courses involve exam and coursework units.

MEDIA

Pupils can choose between Media Studies and Media and Communication at A-Level. Media Studies follows the OCR syllabus and at AS Level pupils produce at portfolio and take a written exam in Key Media Concepts. A2 requires pupils to create an advanced practical portfolio and to critically analyse their production using media theory.