Sir Thomas Rich's School is leading State Secondary school in Gloucester. This is a Selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Boys
Welcome to Sir Thomas Rich’s website. They work hard to create an environment where students will be happy, grow in self-confidence, thrive academically, and make the most of the many opportunities we offer. We pride ourselves on the pursuit of excellence both inside the classroom and out, and on encouraging pupils to develop their talents and interests. They are a selective school, taking 150 boys into Year 7 who join us from Gloucester, the county and beyond. We have a mixed Sixth Form into which we have welcomed a current total of 150 girls. We were awarded Specialist College status in three areas (Languages, Science, Leading Edge Mentor School) and on 1st October 2010 we became one of the first of the new Academies.
Key Stage 3
In Years 7 to 9 an enriched National Curriculum provides the breadth of study boys need before undertaking GCSE courses. The following subjects are taught in Year 7: English (Language and Literature), Mathematics, a Modern Foreign Language (one of French, German or Spanish) Technology (including D & T and Food Technology), Science, Computing, Geography, History, Art, Music, Religious Education, PSHE and Citizenship, Drama, PE and Games. In Year 8 the students study the same subjects as in Year 7 with the exception of Science which is now studied separately as Biology, Chemistry and Physics. An additional Modern Foreign Language is also started in Year 8 and students will also be given specific Careers lessons.
Key Stage 4
In Years 10 and 11, the GCSE examination years, most students study 10 full course GCSEs and one short course GCSE. These are chosen from a wide range of core and option subjects. Care is taken to provide breadth and balance, avoiding too early specialisation. The vast majority thrive on this provision and do very well at GCSE. All students take English (Language and Literature) and Mathematics. Students must also take qualifications in Sciences, either as separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or as a Dual Award GCSE in Science. Religious Studies is also compulsory so that students must take a short-course GCSE in RS unless they have chosen the full course RS GCSE as an option. Students also choose another 4 or 5 subjects, at least one of which must be a modern foreign language, to make a total of up to 11 GCSE subjects. Options available for first study at GCSE include Economics, Business Studies and Photography.
Key Stage 5
In the Sixth Form, students typically start Year 12 studying three or four A Level subjects. By Year 13 many of those who have started with four A Levels will have decided to continue with three of these. Some subjects are available at advanced level which are not available at Key Stages 3 and 4. These include Psychology, Politics and from September 2022, Philosophy. The curriculum at Key Stage 5 offers increased scope for personalisation. Alongside a wide range of A Level subjects, students can undertake an Extended Project Qualification. Additional language courses are also available. There are lessons during the week which allow students to take part in sports or other interests which do not form part of a qualification.
Sixth Form
They have three main aims for our students in the Sixth Form. Firstly, that you are happy during your time at Sir Thomas Rich's and that you have access to the appropriate support should you need it. Secondly, that you are given the confidence and guidance to be as successful as possible. Thirdly, that you become part of a community at the school whose values are grounded in the giving and receiving of mutual respect.
Sports
Sir Thomas Rich’s has an excellent reputation for its sporting achievements and the School also takes great pride in offering a broad range of sporting opportunities for all pupils, whatever their aptitudes and abilities. The facilities for sport at Tommies are very good and a knowledgeable and enthusiastic coaching team work tirelessly with pupils to ensure that they enjoy their sport and fulfil their potential.
Music
There are termly Evening Concerts and regular Jazz Nights, House Music and the Choir performs in assembly and at our annual Carol Services at St Catharine’s and Longlevens Churches. Groups perform at the Cheltenham Music Festival and Citizenship Ceremonies. The music department regularly collaborates with the Drama department on productions.
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