Curriculum
Unlike most other schools in the Manchester area, Wright Robinson pupils are allowed to take GCSE exams 1 year early. This allows for gifted and talented students to progress onto A-Level studies one year early. It also allows for students who do not achieve well in the 'early entry' exams, to 're-sit' in the next year. However this is to stop in September 2012
Students in the lower school study the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Combined Science
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Modern History
- Geographical Studies
- Art & Design
- Textiles
- Drama
- Business
In the Upper School, students take their 'options' and have a choice of all mainstream subjects. Any one student can opt for a maximum of 5 additional subjects.
As a result of the schools specialism, Sport, throughout the 5 years that pupils spend at Wright Robinson, it is compulsory. Up to 5 hours of sport per academic week are integrated into the timetable alongside other studies.
All students at Wright Robinson leave with a minimum of 2 GCSE Grades A*-C in Sport.
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