English Overview
Aims:
· To introduce pupils to a very interesting range of fiction, poetry, film, drama, non-fiction and discussion topics.
· To encourage pupils to enjoy reading, writing and discussion.
·To teach pupils to communicate well in all contexts.
Offer:
·All our pupils study English and English Literature to GCSE.
·We currently teach A Level English Literature to four groups in the Sixth Form.
·Last year 77% of our Year 9 pupils achieved Level 5 or above in their SATS.
·60% achieved C or above in English and 63% achieved C or above in English Literature
·70% of our A level Literature group achieved A-C grades.
·Extra-curricular offer has included: theatre trips, debating, a reading group and film appreciation group.
Our Facilities:
·All our teaching rooms have interactive whiteboards.
·Pupils have access to a dedicated ICT area for drafting and redrafting their work.
Our Staff:
·The English Department is a very experienced and well qualified team of eight subject specialists, who have taught in a range of London schools.
·We all love our subject and take great pride in our work with pupils.
Last Modified: 06/04/2009

















