Overview
The English department is committed to creating:
- Fluent and confident communicators
- Cultural appreciation and enrichment
- Critical yet creative linguists
Our vision is to ensure that all students access an English curriculum that fully prepares them for personal exam success while equipping them with the skills needed to be competent, confident, and fluent communicators. Students develop proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking and listening, enabling them to play a meaningful role in life beyond the classroom.
The department is dedicated to delivering innovative, knowledge-rich lessons that are academically rigorous and inspire a wider cultural understanding.
Across Key Stages 3 and 4, and into Key Stage 5, students are encouraged to develop an appreciation of the heritage of English language and literature through exposure to a wide range of literary and non-fiction texts. At the same time, students explore how the English language has evolved and adapted to reflect the changing world around them.