The Grey Coat Hospital is leading State Secondary school in London. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Girls
The Grey Coat Hospital, founded in 1698, is a Church of England school for girls aged eleven to eighteen which welcomes boys into the Sixth Form. They are a school with strong values, committed to ensuring that each student is known as an individual, develops the knowledge, skills and personal qualities to lead a successful and fulfilling life, and is empowered to do so. The aim of The Grey Coat Hospital is “to enable students to take charge of their learning, make decisions based on Christian values, live in the world as independent women and men and meet the challenges of the twenty-first century”. We aim for excellence both in and out of the classroom, seeking to develop the qualities of inquisitiveness, resilience, independence, humility and kindness. We have dedicated staff, supportive parents and experienced governors who work together to ensure that each student experiences a challenging learning journey in a reflective, creative and vibrant atmosphere.
Key Stage 3
In Years 7, 8 and 9 our pupils benefit from a broad combination of traditional subjects. Pupils study, English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, History, Geography, Art, Music, Design and Technology, Information Technology, Physical Education and PSHCE. All girls study Spanish combined with either French or German. In addition, in Year 8 pupils begin specialist Drama lessons. Pupils are set by ability from Year 8 in English, Maths, Science and Modern Foreign Languages. In other subjects girls make excellent progress in our mixed ability classes.
Key Stage 4
In Years 10 and 11 our pupils continue to enjoy a broad core curriculum. All pupils study, English, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. All of our pupils study Religious Studies to GCSE. In addition, all girls must study a Modern Foreign Language from Spanish, French or German. Pupils are set by ability in each of these core subjects. Physical Education is also part of our core Curriculum with girls enjoying a range of exciting opportunities including kayaking, yoga, aerobics, trampolining and many others.
Key Stage 5
The curriculum offer for the Sixth Form ensures that students have a wide range of options. Most students study three Linear A levels subjects with terminal exams in Year 13. They offer the following A level subjects: English Literature, English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Religious Studies, French, German, Spanish, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Art, Music, Drama, Product Design, Textiles, and Film Studies.
Sports Clubs
At GCH they offer a range of sporting activities, clubs and teams for all students (and staff) to compete or participate in sport and fitness outside of the normal timetable.
Eco Club
Eco club is a group of budding young environmentalists who meet every Monday to carry out projects related to improving the environment of our school and raising environmental awareness amongst the students and staff at The Grey Coat Hospital.
Please check the school website link for details.
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