This section helps parents understand GCSEs, grading, subject choices, and Sixth Form pathways including A Levels and vocational routes. It explains how learning changes from GCSE to Sixth Form and what independence looks like. 

Our Curriculum – Overview of the school’s approach to learning across all year.

Subject Pages – Find detailed curriculum information for specific subjects.

Sixth Form Subjects – All Key Stage 5 subject details.

Sixth Form Welcome – General overview of Sixth Form provision.

Includes term dates, mock exams, coursework windows, exam periods, parents’ evenings, results days. 

Term Dates – School term dates to help with family planning.

Exam Results & Performance – Information on results and performance tables,

Results Days- Thursday 13th August (Year 13) and Thurday 20th August (Year 11)

Extended Learning - information will be added later this year when the extended learning programme begins.

Parents' Evenings 

• Thursday 5th November - Post-16 Presentation Evening
• Tuesday 10th November - Year 7 - Meet the form tutor evening
• Thursday 12th November - Year 13 - Parents' Evening
• Thursday 10th December - Year 11 - Parents' Evening
• Thursday 14th January - Year 10 - Parents' Evening
• Thursday 21st January - Year 9 - Parents' Evening
• Thursday 28th January - Year 9 - Options Evening
• Thursday 11th February - Year 8 - Parents' Evening
• Thursday 29th April - Year 12 - Parents' Evening
• Thuraday 24th June - Year 7 Parents' Evening

You can view our practical  guidance on: 

• Creating a calm study environment. 
• Understant how students learn.
• Helping with organisation and routines. 
• Encouraging independence without pressure. 
• Supporting motivation and confidence. 
• Revision & Study Support KS3 and KS4- Information on effective revision strategies such as active recall and spaced practice, guidance on revision time, and links to school and external revision platforms. 
• Achieve Excellence Programme – How we help students build effective habits: 
• Google Classroom – accessed via RMUnify
• Parents Guides - Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11.
• Elevate  Education- code Rondo

Simple actions that make a big difference. 

Practical Support Tips. 

• Create a revision-friendly environment: quiet, organised and free from distractions. 
• Encourage your child to experiment with different spaces – a desk, dining table or library – to find what works best for them.  
• Help with organisation: support them to plan revision timetables and check they’ve got the materials and notes they need.  
• Stay involved without taking over: ask your child to teach you a topic — explaining it aloud is one of the most effective ways to learn.  
• Set routines: consistent meal times, study blocks and sleep routines help your child maintain energy and focus.  
• Stay calm and available: being calm and supportive reduces pressure and helps students feel confident — especially during exams.  

Revision Techniques That Work 

• Making Revision Notes
• Active recall: testing knowledge by asking questions rather than just re-reading notes.  
• Spaced practice: revisiting material multiple times over weeks.  
• Deliberate Practice- focusing on what you do not know.
• Varied formats: using flashcards, quizzes or mind maps to mix things up. 

Communication & Keeping Informed 

My Child at School App – Portal for attendance, reports and messages,  

School News  – Updates ad letters to parents: 

Newsletters  – Published every half term.

Home-School Agreement – Expectations shared between school and families.

Wellbeing & Student Support 

Advice on recognising stress, supporting healthy sleep and routines, managing exam anxiety, and accessing school and external wellbeing support. 

Parent Support – Guidance for supporting your child’s wellbeing.

Mental Health Support – Help for students’ emotional health.

Recognising and Responding to Stress 

• Teenagers often experience exam nerves; being patient, calm and understanding goes a long way.  
• Encourage regular breaks and time away from screens — even short moments of outdoor activity help wellbeing.  
• Keep your child involved in family life to maintain a sense of normality and routine. 
• Emphasise sleep and good nutrition — fuel and rest boost memory and focus.  
• Encourage them to communicate their worries in their own way — and without judgement. 

Results and Destinations – How our Sixth Form students progress after study.

Attendance Information – Importance of attendance and related support.

Behaviour Policy 

Uniform - Secondary  and  Sixth Form 

Equipment