Junior School

Small Classes        v        Breadth        v        Individualised                 

There is a self contained Junior Department within the school grounds which houses pupils in Year R through to Year 6.   They have access to other facilities on the school campus;   Science Laboratories, Music, Dance and Swimming.   

There is a warm and friendly atmosphere in which younger children can embark on their school life,  helping the development of positive attitudes towards learning.   Careful planning has resulted in a wide-ranging and stimulating curriculum;  nurturing confidence, independence and social skills. 

Confidence and sound grounding gained in these formative years will enable pupils to take full advantage of subsequent educational opportunities both at New Eccles Hall and in later learning situations. 

Senior School
 

Expectation     v    Encouragement        v     Inspiration  

In the senior school (Years 7-11) all pupils commence their preparation for the external examinations   taken at the end of Year 11    GCSE, NVQ, Btec, Clait.    Small teaching groups, in conjunction with careful monitoring, allow all pupils to develop strengths and also enjoy a great deal of support with areas of the curriculum which they find difficult.      At Key Stage 3  the curriculum is  at its broadest as there are no subject options and pupils are able to extend their learning with specialist teachers in all subject areas.  

 An extensive consultation takes place with both parents and pupils  before they embark on Key Stage 4      A broad curriculum is maintained with the options allowing pupils to make a small number of curriculum choices. 

The core subjects studied by all pupils are: English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (As Dual Certification in Combined Science)   Information Technology. 

 In addition to the core, the curriculum also includes options in History and Geography, Design Communication and Realisation,  Music, Art and Design.