Curriculum

At St George’s we are committed to giving our pupils a diverse academic and cultural experience that stimulates a lifelong interest in, and thirst for, learning.

Whilst our core syllabus is designed to be well balanced, flexible and academically challenging, we take great care to tailor teaching and learning to meet individual needs. Our small class sizes are one of our greatest assets, allowing our teachers to stretch the very brightest, and provide plenty of support for those who need it, enabling every pupil to recognise their full potential. Expectations are, therefore, high for all of our pupils with each one encouraged and, most importantly, supported, to do their very best.

All of the staff here at St George’s are specialists in their academic fields and, collectively, strive for the very best for our pupils. By nurturing their love of learning, their academic potential and their individual talents, we are able to develop happy, responsible, well balanced and resilient young women; confident, capable and connected to the world beyond our school.

St George’s is a place where girls flourish academically, creatively, physically and morally; where risks can be taken, lessons are learnt, and challenges are welcomed.

YEAR 7

In Year 7 at St George’s, all girls study Art, Cookery, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, Computing, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Religious Studies, Science, Study Skills and Textiles. In addition, they have designated weekly curriculum time for PHSE and PE.

YEAR 8

In Year 8 the curriculum is extended to include Spanish.

YEAR 9

In Year 9, pupils may choose a one-year course in Classical Civilisation rather than Latin and they will begin the GCSE Science curriculum.

ADDITIONAL

Pupils may study further languages as a paid extra. Languages available include Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian. There are also opportunities to have individual coaching in Tennis, Polo, Ballet, Pilates and Tap, and group coaching in Pointe Work and Conditioning, Contemporary Dance, Acro and Modern/Street Dance. Additionally, Speech and Drama tuition is available and a range of musical instruments.

Top

5%

nationally for Value Added at A Level

GCSE

While most pupils currently take nine or ten GCSE subjects, each pupil is advised individually as to the appropriate number to take, considering her strengths and weaknesses and any regular commitments to co-curricular activities, such as Sport, Music and Drama. We believe that it is better to aim for quality rather than quantity, as good grades are essential for university applications and future career opportunities.

All girls take English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science (as two or three GCSEs), a Modern Foreign Language and a Humanity (chosen from Geography, History and Religious Studies). In addition, girls usually choose two further subjects: courses offered include a second Humanity, a second Modern Foreign Language, Art, Drama, Physical Education, Latin, Music, Textiles and Computer Science. Girls also follow a course in Study Skills, PE and PHSE.

A LEVEL

Most girls study three A Level subjects in the Sixth Form and will also complete the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). A few girls will take a fourth subject. In most cases, this will be Further Mathematics or a second language in the case of a girl who is bilingual. In addition, girls follow an enrichment programme which includes advice on life skills and university applications, wellbeing, leadership, talks, careers, and community service. They also continue with compulsory PE.

A Level subjects offered are: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, History of Art, Mathematics, Modern Languages (French, Spanish and other languages by arrangement), Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies and Textiles.