The Senior School follows a rigorous academic programme and the strong tutorial framework allows pupils to study in a secure and supportive environment, accompanied by a wide range of extra-curricular activities in sports, arts and technology.

During the first three years of the Senior School, pupils study a broad curriculum with ability groups for Modern Languages, Science and Mathematics. During Year Nine, pupils decide on their GCSE options and great care is taken with this decision in consultation with the academic staff, pupils and parents. The core subjects are English, English Literature, Mathematics, French, second Language and Double Award Science.

As the pupils progress through the school the tutorial programme introduces study skills, relationships, social issues, health education and careers. The form tutor monitors development and academic progress and pupils receive half-termly reports.

Information and consultative meetings take place on a regular basis and tutors or Heads of Year can be contacted between meetings if necessary.

Dimensions of Learning

Ibstock Place School has introduced Dimensions of Learning in the Senior School. This framework provides strategies to help pupils become aware of, manage and extend their own thinking in order to learn more effectively. Click here to read about our Dimensions of Learning curriculum programme.