We believe that each of these aspects has an equal part to play in preparing students for success.
	 
	
		ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
	
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			Independent Learners
 
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			Experienced, enthusiastic subject leaders
 
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			Small class sizes
 
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			Thorough monitoring and tracking
 
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			Pathways to Oxbridge, Medicine and Russell Group Universities
 
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			Links to apprenticeships
 
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			High quality career and further education links and opportunities
 
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			Visits to high profile and new universities
 
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			Job shadowing and work experience
 
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			Oral skills, debating, interviews, presentations
 
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			Building cultural capital through visits, events, speakers, theatre, the arts, music, politics
 
	
	
		Community
	
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			Role models to the lower school with time allocated to give back to our school community
 
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			Leaders within our school council, prefect system and house system
 
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			Strong pastoral support, small mentor groups and robust monitoring systems
 
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			D of E, World Challenge, Sport Leadership, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and others
 
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			Building supportive relationships between adults and students
 
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			developing the whole person through an engaging and inspiring program of enrichment activities
 
	
	
		Commitment
	
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			Aspirational target setting teachers who know you, know how you work and can get the best from you
 
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			Vibrant and exciting learning experiences for all
 
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			Knowing the academic profile of each you and your personal goals
 
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			Preparing for the next steps
 
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			Developing high level study skills
 
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			Quick response to personal problems