Religious Education

The school is not affiliated to a particular religious denomination but Religious Studies is taught as a separate subject to all pupils. We follow the County’s Agreed Syllabus from Y7 through to Y11.

The collective act of worship (assembly) is broadly Christian in nature and is organised in a variety of ways. During the course of one week, pupils attend two house assemblies. Assemblies have a moral content and are led by teachers, pupils and invited guest speakers. On those days when pupils are not in assemblies, they take part in aspects of the school’s Guidance programme.

You have a right to withdraw your child from Assembly and Religious Studies lessons and the school will make alternative arrangements for them on receipt of a written request to Mr Saywell. The alternative arrangements for lessons may involve the pupil completing work provided by your own faith community if you so wish. We feel our approach to the subject is sensitive throughout the school.