English
We believe that the skills and knowledge developed through studying English can enrich students’ lives forever. Our students study a range of inspirational and challenging texts which vary from classic to modern literature. We believe all English skills can be taught through a wide range of texts, exploring different cultural perspectives and engaging with a diverse array of voices, from Shakespeare and Dickens to Malala Yousrafzai. For us, the essence of English study is to equip students with the skills they need to communicate effectively, but equally to encourage them to think and to feel. Our students engage in lively debates about the texts they have read and the philosophical and moral issues which underpin them. They also develop skills in close analysis and essay-writing, whilst building their confidence as strong readers, thinkers, writers and speakers.
Year 7
| Term | English Curriculum Overview |
| Half term 1 (7 weeks) | Gothic Fiction |
| Half term 2 (7.5 weeks) | Boy in Striped Pyjamas |
| Half term 3 (6 weeks) | Myths and legends |
| Half term 4 (5.5 weeks) | Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet |
| Half term 5 (5 weeks) | Non-Fiction: Survival |
| Half term 6 (7.5 weeks) | War Poetry |
Year 8
| Term | English Curriculum Overview |
| Half term 1 (7 weeks) | Sherlock Holmes and Detective Fiction |
| Half term 2 (7.5 weeks) | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time |
| Half term 3 (6 weeks) | Voices for Change |
| Half term 4 (5.5 weeks) | Other Cultures Poetry |
| Half term 5 (5 weeks) | Othello |
| Half term 6 (7.5 weeks) | Of Mice and Men |
Year 9
| Term | English Curriculum Overview |
| Half term 1 (7 weeks) | Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment |
| Half term 2 (7.5 weeks) | Lord of the Flies |
| Half term 3 (6 weeks) | Dystopian Fiction and 1984 |
| Half term 4 (5.5 weeks) | Dystopia and 1984 |
| Half term 5 (5 weeks) | The Crucible |
| Half term 6 (7.5 weeks) | Explorations of Race in Literature |
Year 10
| Term | English Curriculum Overview |
| Half term 1 (7 weeks) | Language Paper 1 |
| Half term 2 (7.5 weeks) | A Christmas Carol |
| Half term 3 (6 weeks) | An Inspector Calls |
| Half term 4 (5.5 weeks) | Language Paper 2 |
| Half term 5 (5 weeks) | Anthology Poetry |
| Half term 6 (7.5 weeks) | Anthology and Unseen Poetry |
Year 11
| Term | English Curriculum Overview |
| Half term 1 (7 weeks) | Macbeth |
| Half term 2 (7.5 weeks) | Language Paper 1 and 2 skills |
| Half term 3 (6 weeks) | Literature Revision |
| Half term 4 (5.5 weeks) | Literature exam preparation |
| Half term 5 (5 weeks) | Revision and exam practice |
| Half term 6 (7.5 weeks) |