Academic life at Gresham’s aims to be stimulating, exciting and fulfilling. We expect every pupil to work hard and maintain the highest standards in approaching their academic work. At every level, we offer a curriculum which we believe is versatile and enriching, equipping pupils with the knowledge, skills and curiosity to learn wherever their interests take them.
In Year 9, pupils study the complete curriculum, including exposure to the full set of sciences, humanities, creative subjects and up to three languages. In Years 10 and 11, pupils study up to ten IGCSE and GCSE subjects which enables them to keep open a wide diversity of career opportunities. The School offers a one-year programme for Year 11 joiners.
In the Sixth Form, pupils can choose to follow the IB Diploma Programme, a portfolio of three A level subjects, or to replace one or two A levels with BTEC diplomas. All the routes provide a rigorous academic background opening up for pupils a wide range of university options and career pathways.
Happy pupils are successful learners and our broad curriculum delivers a tailored approach to each pupil’s education, enabling them to make outstanding progress.
“They demonstrate strong academic progress both within lessons and over time as demonstrated in their attainment results.”
SENIOR SCHOOL – ISI INSPECTION REPORT 2023
Academic results
At Gresham’s we strive to educate the whole child with an emphasis on their intellectual, spiritual and physical development. Happy pupils are successful learners and our broad curriculum delivers a tailored approach to each pupil’s education.
We welcome children of all abilities and our exam results are excellent.
Library
The Library is central to teaching and learning within the Senior School, providing a wide range of resources to support the curriculum as well as a comfortable space for individual study, supervised study, teaching, revision and prep.
Pupils are encouraged to ask for help with research, academic referencing, or if they have a special resource request. Library staff can request or buy material to support coursework, the Extended Essay, university reading or personal study.
Learning Support
Our Learning Support Department caters for pupils with a variety of specific learning difficulties including Dyspraxia, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and ASD.
We do our utmost to offer assistance which best matches the needs of the pupil, striving to help each child excel.
University and Careers
The Careers Department at the Senior School supports pupils with careers information, advice and guidance, to assist pupils with knowledge of their subject interest, strengths and abilities and their preparation for the next step after Sixth Form.
Wellbeing Programme
Whilst PSHE is routinely taught in schools up to Year 11, Gresham’s is proud to offer an additional curriculum of personal development – our Year 12 Wellbeing Programme.
The programme comprises a carousel of five strands aimed at promoting personal wellbeing.