Curriculum Intent

Through English, all students will pursue excellence and develop confidence in reading, writing and talk. Our curriculum is driven by a desire to ensure students invest in their ability to communicate and to interact with the wider world.   

Students’ study of English is grounded in English Literature because we believe that it is through the development of literary knowledge and illuminating experiences that students develop the substantive and disciplinary knowledge in order to become successful, instinctive and invested readers, writers and orators.   

Across all key stages, students experience high-quality texts, including: full novels, short stories, non-fiction writing, poetry, modern drama and Shakespeare.  Our curriculum is curated to give students experience of a range of cultures, histories and beliefs as well as opportunities to recognise the shared values of civilisation. By sharing with students a multitude of writers and genres, we are not only exposing them to the cultural capital to which they are entitled, but we are providing them the opportunity to respond to, understand and critique what they read as human beings.  

By preparing them for life after education, all students will go on to lead successful and fulfilling lives.