Senior Departments

We have high expectations of our pupils and this is a key element in their success. Our experienced teachers offer the right blend of encouragement and control, making sure that everyone in our small class groups achieves their potential. The most talented are accelerated and anyone struggling is given extra help and support.

Academic progress is regularly monitored by subject teachers and Heads of Department and this is complemented by support from personal House Tutors. In addition to termly grade sheets, a system of merits reinforces and rewards hard-working pupils and prizes are awarded for examination success.

After a solid grounding in all key subjects, the choice of GCSE subjects is broad and flexible. Schoolwork should be both enjoyable and challenging.

Please click here for our GCSE Options brochure. (17 MB)

"The curriculum is well balanced and the quality of co-curricular provision is outstanding". ISI Report 2010

Royal Russell Exam Performance 2011
Once again our pupils have excelled in the public examinations held this summer.Year 13 recorded the School's highest ever A*/A/B rate at just over 72%, with a 100% pass rate. This level of success enabled all university applicants to be accepted at the university of their choice. Year 12 gained the highest A/B rate ever. Year 11 achieved a pass rate in excess of 96%, with 42% of all subjects taken recording an A*/A grade. These pupils will be eligible for a range of Academic Scholarships as they move into the Sixth Form at Royal Russell.