Clifton High Senior School's curriculum provides a comprehensive and diverse education that embeds critical thinking, problem-solving, practical skills and curiosity into teaching methods. This allows all our pupils to grow a true love of learning.
Mr Andrew Hillman - Assistant Head: Director of Studies
Our curriculum has been meticulously crafted to ensure all pupils are provided with the encouragement, inspiration and support required to realise their Individual Brilliance. Lessons, led by our dedicated and enthusiastic staff, equip pupils with the knowledge essential to obtaining excellent examination results, while at the same time igniting a lifelong passion for learning.
Small class sizes, coupled with a caring pastoral system, enable all pupils to make the greatest possible academic progress, as evidenced by our consistently positive value-added measures. Our lessons incorporate contemporary issues, current events and effective use of technology, complemented by teaching of the more traditional and enduring skills of the four Cs: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking and Creativity. This balanced approach develops our pupils into both critical thinkers and independent learners, fully prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
At Clifton High, learning extends way beyond the classroom and pupils engage in a range of opportunities, including national and international trips and weekly co-curricular clubs, such as Model United Nations, Young Enterprise, Debate and Eco Club. Provision is made for all year groups to learn about their academic subjects in greater depth by accessing the resources provided as part of our Above and Beyond Programme. All students are also welcome to attend the diverse range of Excelsior activities, presentations and workshops that contribute to our Scholars’ provision.
Pupil’s personal development is supported by the delivery of PHSE and RSE, woven into academic lessons where relevant, and through our bespoke weekly Health and Wellbeing lessons.
YEARS 7-9
Pupils in Years 7 to 9 enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum, incorporating the core subjects of Humanities, Technologies, Art, Performing Arts, Sport, Latin and Modern Foreign Languages. In these year groups, we also operate the esteemed Diamond Edge Model of Education whereby pupils are taught in single-sex groups for Mathematics, English and the Sciences so they develop their subject understanding with confidence. For all other subjects and co-curricular activities, pupils benefit from a traditional co-education structure.
Year 7 also enjoy a fortnightly Digital Skills lesson where they learn about the advantages and drawbacks of technology, and how to utilise it safely and effectively.
Please read our Skills for Tomorrow course publication below.
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YEARS 10-11
In Year Groups 10 and 11, pupils study towards their chosen GCSE examinations, which require a sense of ownership and independence. Pupils are provided with increased guidance from their tutor and subject teachers on how to take responsibility for their own learning. To ensure a well-balanced education, we encourage all pupils to select nine GCSE subjects and take advantage of the exciting and extensive Co-Curricular Programme that is offered to them.
Further details on GCSE Options can be found in the booklet below.
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