Description
Wychwood School is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 10 to 18 (Gender - 10 to 18 )
They aim for academic excellence through creativity of thought by providing education of the highest quality in a well-rounded and happy environment. The small size and family atmosphere allow us to achieve the best possible outcome working with each individual without intense pressure. They are deeply committed to producing kind young people with integrity, a strong sense of self-worth and independence of thought, able to leave school with the wisdom and courage to find their place and space in the world.Wychwood’s aim of providing a well rounded and happy environment where individual pupils achieve the best possible outcomes without intense pressure is fulfilled best.
Facilities
Remove / Inters / Lower Transits (Years 7, 8 and 9)
All girls follow broadly the same curriculum for the first three years and the curriculum is intended to give a broad base foundation as an introduction to GCSE courses in Years 10 and 11. Girls study the National Curriculum core subjects (mathematics, English and science) and the foundation subjects (history, geography, art and design, music, PE, modern foreign languages and computing). All girls also study religious education, drama and PHSEE. The Lower Transits (Year 9) may start Spanish as a second foreign language, having had an introductory course in Inters (Year 8).The sciences are studied as separate sciences – biology, chemistry and physics – taught by subject specialists. This gives girls choice and flexibility about whether they will take trilogy science (2 GCSEs) or separate biology, chemistry and physics examinations at GCSE, so they can work to their strengths.
Upper Transits / Shell (Years 10 and 11)
All girls take GCSEs in English language, mathematics, a modern foreign language (usually French, Spanish or both), at least one science, at least one humanity (geography or history) and a short course or full course GCSE in religious studies and up to 3 other subjects. Most girls take 9 or 10 subjects in total. Choices are tailored to girl’s individual requirements, aptitudes and needs and subjects include art, drama, English literature, computer science, music, photography, PE, psychology and textiles. All girls continue with a weekly PE lesson during these two years and are encouraged to take part in school teams and sports clubs with the attendant practices and matches.
Wychwood Sixth (Years 12 and 13)
The Sixth Form years are the pinnacle of the educational experience we offer at Wychwood. There is much help with subject choices including A Level and BTEC courses.Most girls start 4 A Levels or BTECs with the intention of continuing with 3 subjects. They may also take an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification). This is a largely independent qualification, appreciated by the universities. The taught component happens in Study I (Year 12), the independent research and writing up occurs during the following summer holiday and the girls present and submit in the Michaelmas term of Study II (Year 13), allowing them to focus on their A Level exams thereafter.
Features
Things to note
SEND
At Wychwood it is important to them that our girls reach their potential in a happy and caring environment. The advantage of our small class sizes is that staff are very good at identifying any barriers that may be preventing this and impacting on both their academic performance and their self-esteem. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to support – each girl is different and so too should be their support.
Extra Curricular
The extra curricular programme of clubs, activities and trips are wide-ranging, and are based on the girls’ preferences and requests. Activities happen each week at lunchtimes, as well as before and after school. Educating the whole child, broadening horizons and offering opportunities for new experiences is an essential part of education beyond the classroom. The vast majority of these are free of charge as this aspect of school life is so important.
Sport
Sport and PE at Wychwood are an integral part of school life. Through the varied sports programme, the girls are encouraged to develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity. It is hoped that each girl is able to discover her talents, and is encouraged to play meaningful and competitive sport, at House, School, representative, or purely at a recreational level.
Music
Music is an integral part of life at Wychwood. The sound of girls singing or playing their instruments echoes through the school from before breakfast, through the school day, to last thing at night. Over half of the girls at Wychwood have music lessons and live music is a feature of the majority of school events including assemblies. At Wychwood every girl has the opportunity to be involved, whatever their level or experience.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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