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Our excellent exam results and the destinations of our leavers speak for themselves. How it happens is much more important, for that is at the very heart of our success.
We will get to know your son: his strengths, and areas for development; his interests, and what motivates him; how best to support him through challenges. We will talk to him, encourage and stretch him. We will identify opportunities and discuss options. Together we will make, and refine, plans until we get it right. Our structure really helps: one individual might teach your son a subject, chat with him in the house and coach him on the pitch. That knowledge of your son in the round really helps us to support him academically and to ensure he is equipped to succeed to the very best of his ability, to achieve his personal excellence.
| Stage | Description |
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| Juniors, Year 4-8 (P4-S1) |
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| Fourth Form, Year 9 (S2) |
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| Shell and Fifth Form, Year 10 & 11 (S3 & S4) |
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| Sixth Form, Year 12 & 13 (S5 & S6) |
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Academic News
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How many of these facts do you know?
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The Headmaster announces the new Deputy Head Learning and Teaching and updates us on news from around the School.
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It has been an action-packed first week for the Sixth Form.
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Tatler Schools Guide 2021 landed on the shelves this week!
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Get to know this year's Pupil Leadership Team!
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Read more on this year's I/GCSE and National 5 exam results 2020.
