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Middle School 13 - 16

For pupils aged 13 to 16 studying in National Curriculum Years 9-11

Pupils joining Middle School will enjoy a stimulating environment with an even wider range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities. The emphasis on developing personal responsibility and an appropriate self-esteem continues. The pastoral system in the Middle School is based within the Residential House system. On joining Middle School entry at Year 9, all pupils join one of the College's integrated boarding and day Houses, and are under the care of a Housemaster or Housemistress and a team of dedicated tutors.

There are two male Middle School Houses, St Cuthbert's and St Patrick's and one female Middle School House, St Aidan's. The Tutor-Pupil link will normally continue throughout the three years leading to GCSE. The development of good relationships between tutor and pupil and between tutor and parents is given a high priority. This reinforces the belief that reciprocal communication between home and school ensures complete care when guiding pupils through such important developmental years.

As a member of the Middle School each pupils will have an allegiance to a Competitive House. Middle School pupils are encouraged to contribute to the performance of their House in a wide range of activities from academic, sport to music, from drama to debating.

 

GCSE Choices

The Middle School curriculum begins with a broad range of subjects that serve as the basis for gradual specialisation. The subjects offered reflect the National Curriculum. 
 
 
 
 
 

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Next Steps

We have a lively and hugely successful Sixth Form that offers a variety of post-GCSE courses for over 200 students and is recognised nationally and internationally for its achievements.

 

 
 
 

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Pre-Sixth Form 

This one year course is suitable for students of 15 or 16 years of age. Students on the Pre-Sixth course usually study five subjects to GCSE standard in preparation for moving on to the A Level or IB Diploma programme.
 
 
 

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GCSE Results

Pupils have the opportunity to study from a wide range of GCSE subjects and therefore are able to follow their own pathways, with the ongoing support and guidance from the teaching staff.

For a snapshot of exam success, please use the links below:

 

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Period Grades

Our assessment weeks feed into the period grades that are published twice a term.

The assessments run during assessment week are end of topic tests or small in-class projects on which recent learning is evaluated.

 
 
 

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Admissions

The process of making an enquiry and application to join Ellesmere is a smooth one. Please click on the link below, which will help to explain the steps involved and then guide you with your enquiry.

 

 
 
 

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