Description
Gordon's School is leading State Secondary school in Woking. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Mixed
A non-selective boarding school, Gordon’s School was established in 1885 at the behest of Queen Victoria and has since developed into one of the leading boarding schools in the UK. Situated in 50-acres of beautiful grounds with generous facilities, we are a school of diverse cultural backgrounds and seek to provide a world-class education for all our students.
Officially listed as one of Britain’s outstanding schools by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, we recognise that a good education is not just about outstanding examination results but a thorough preparation for life. It is about equipping our students with character, capabilities and confidence to discover and develop the talents and interests to the highest possible standards, to lead healthy lifestyles and be inspired to help make the world a better place. Such people lead happier lives.
Facilities
Key Stage 3
Year 7 - On joining the school, students are placed into four tutor groups. Students are ability set in Maths, English and Sciences and to a more limited extent for Modern Foreign Languages (MFL). Humanities subjects, Art, Music, Drama, Computing, and Religious Studies are taught in mixed ability form groups. Technology and Food Technology are taught in a carousel. In additional, physical education and PSHE are delivered to all students.
Key Stage 4
Year 10 and 11 - Students are taught in ability sets for English, Maths and to a certain extent in MFL. Students in Science undertake either GCSEs in all three separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) if they are in set 1 or Dual Award (worth two GCSEs) if they are in sets 2-6.
Sixth Form
Students in the Sixth Form undertake four AS Level subjects in Year 12 reducing to three in Year 13. Currently, all students take AS Level examinations at the end of Year 12 and then A Levels at the end of Year 13. In addition, students undertake a PSHE course entitled 'Open Study' which prepares them well for life outside Gordon's.
Features
- Ofsted Rating:
outstanding
Things to note
PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMES
Striving for and supporting excellence in all aspects of school life is an integral part of the school’s vision to be amongst the finest schools in the world and to provide a thorough preparation for life that ensures our students are the best they can be. Gordon’s already recognises and promotes outstanding achievement in a diverse range of disciplines. The performance programme within co-curricular activities raises the bar and aims to ensure that our most talented students exceed expectations and are leaders in their chosen fields.
SPORTS
The extensive range of traditional team games, and competitive and recreational activities which we provide for students, forms a vital part of the Gordon’s curriculum because the character qualities required to be successful in sport are essential to academic and life success. Set in over 50 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, Gordon’s offers a vast range of sporting opportunities from golf and rowing to horse riding and karting
CREATIVE ARTS
Through participation in our many plays, exhibitions and performances, and through specialist workshops delivered by external professional practitioners and experts, students are able to access a wide range of opportunities to develop their interest and talents in the creative arts. With a strong presence in local, national and international events, and with a nationally-renowned Pipes and Drums Band, the School is currently working towards the platinum Artsmark award.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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