Grammar Stream

The aims of the Grammar Stream are twofold:  

• Develop the ‘academic breadth and ability’ of students beyond the normal provision of most secondary schools.  
• Encourage the holistic growth of those individuals to help them succeed in whatever they choose to pursue in the future.  
• It is hoped that this will have several benefits:  
• Entry to top universities  
• Career development and adaptability  
• Social mobility  

The Grammar Stream consists of some of highest attaining students in Years 7-9. They commit to participate in certain ‘academic’ and ‘non-scholastic’ strands. The Grammar Stream runs academically parallel with Set 1. Grammar Stream students take part in various bespoke activities including team building, a reading programme, public speaking, a lecture programme and external trips. The aim is to develop their all-round character, as epitomised in the Grammar Stream motto ‘Engage, Contribute, and Lead’.  

All Year 7 students are invited to register their interest in the Grammar Stream through a written application. These applications are then considered alongside other evidence such as baseline assessments which are completed in the Autumn term. Membership of the Grammar Steam is intended to last for three years as long as the students: 

• Participate fully in the Grammar Stream offer. 
• Maintain high standards in academic progress, behaviour, conduct. 

The retention of students in the Grammar Stream who joined before Sep 2024 is based upon the following:  

• Having an overall rank above 60th 
• Full participation in the academic and non-scholastic strands  
• Maintaining an average attendance above 94%  
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour, conduct and being a role-model for others.  
• Please contact the Grammar Stream Coordinator, Mr Adam Besant, if you have more questions.