Subjects Taught
| Subject | Taught at KS3 | Taught at GCSE | Taught at A level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Greek | Taught in KS3 as part of Classics (Compulsory) | Yes | Yes |
| Art | Compulsory | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Compulsory | Compulsory | Yes |
| Business Studies | No | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Compulsory | Compulsory | Yes |
| Classical Civilisation | Taught in KS3 as part of Classics (Compulsory) | Yes | Yes |
| Drama | Compulsory | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | Yes |
| English | Compulsory | Compulsory | Yes |
| French | Compulsory | Compulsory, unless taking German | Yes |
| Geography | Compulsory | Yes | Yes |
| German | Not taught in Year 7; Year 8 students must choose between German or Spanish | Compulsory unless taking French | Yes |
| History | Compulsory | Yes | Yes |
| ICT | Compulsory | No | No |
| Latin | Taught in KS3 as part of Classics (Compulsory) | Yes | Yes |
| Mandarin Chinese | No | Yes | If demand is sufficient |
| Mathematics* | Compulsory | Compulsory | Yes |
| Music | Compulsory | Yes | Yes |
| Physical Education | Compulsory | No | Compulsory** |
| Physics | Compulsory | Compulsory | Yes |
| PSHE | Only in Year 7 | Yes | No |
| Religious Education | Compulsory | Compulsory | As an extra-curricular option |
| Spanish | Not taught in Year 7; Year 8 students must choose between German or Spanish | Yes | No |
| Technology | Not taught in Year 7, compulsory after | Yes | Yes |
*Additional Maths is taken by some students at the same time as GCSEs. Further Maths is optional at A Level.
**In the sixth form, P.E. can optionally be taken as an examined A-Level. Those that do not do this must still take part in games weekly, though this is not examined or graded in any way, or must take part in Community Service during Games lessons.
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