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Senior School

Unleashing Potential: The Senior School Experience at Sherfield

Our outstanding teachers are dedicated to preparing students for success in exams, employment, and admission to the world’s top universities. Our rigorous assessment methods ensure students are well-prepared for public examinations, fostering their growth into independent and responsible adults.

Preparing our pupils to be successful global citizens for their time after Sherfield is an essential part of the School.
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An awesome school in every way! The way the school has developed and grown is a clear testament to the hard work and commitment of all involved!

Year 9 Parent

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Wonderful school with a deep understanding of its pupils and the ability to provide education in breadth and depth.

Year 7 and 9 Parent

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I can’t believe how my children want to come home to do more study around certain topics sometimes! There are a lot of encouraging wonderful teachers at Sherfield that truly motivate!

Year 5 and 9 Parent

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GCSE Programs

“Fantastic school. Fabulous teachers.”

 We pride ourselves on delivering a dynamic and comprehensive academic curriculum designed to inspire, challenge, and support our students as they prepare for their futures.

Our senior school curriculum offers a blend of traditional and innovative subjects, fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. The curriculum is used as a minimum framework, which we extend in many different ways to provide a variety of courses and qualifications.

A number of different curriculum pathways are offered in the Seniors, which ensure that pupils study courses suited to their aptitudes and abilities.
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CORE CURRICULUM
 

In Year 10, students embark on their GCSE courses, choosing subjects that match their interests and career aspirations.  Our core curriculum includes English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Science (combined science - 2 GCSEs or triple science - 3 GCSEs)
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GCSE OPTIONS
 

Alongside core subjects, students benefit from diverse options to personalise their learning experience. In Modern Foreign Languages, they can choose between French and Spanish, while Humanities offers History, Geography, and Classical Civilisation, broadening their understanding of cultures and the past. Students can explore their creative side with subjects like Art, Photography, Drama, and Music or develop practical skills in Design and Technology and Computer Science. For those interested in Social Sciences, options include Business Studies, Economics, and Psychology, while Physical Education combines both practical and theoretical elements to encourage a well-rounded education.
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Admissions

In the senior school, we offer rolling admissions and welcome applications from parents looking to enter Year 9 or Year 10.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS BOOK A VISIT

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Teaching & Learning

We believe in providing a holistic education that goes beyond the classroom.

Our co-curricular offer includes our Pathways Programme, Year 11 Futures Programme, Games Afternoons, Sports Academies and Clubs. 

Our pathways enrichment programme, incorporating the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award, offers students diverse opportunities to extend their learning and personal development beyond the standard curriculum. We also offer pathways in performing arts, sports, global citizenship, business and enterprise, literature, sustainability and STEAM.

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