Description
Tadcaster Grammar School is leading State Secondary school in Tadcaster. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Mixed
Tadcaster Grammar School is not just another secondary school, it is a thriving, successful and energetic place with a very unique ‘family’ feel. Although it is a large school, we pride ourselves on knowing our students really well and our caring and nurturing ethos ensures every student feels safe, secure and happy. The truly committed staff work endlessly to get to know our students as individuals. Staff also empathise with the challenges that day-to-day secondary education sometimes presents for students as well as recognising and celebrating success.During their five, and hopefully seven years with us we aim to support each individual to further develop their confidence, ambition and motivation so they can achieve fulfilment in their current and future lives. As such, our curriculum offer is genuinely broad and balanced and strengthened through an enviable range of extra-curricular activities.
Facilities
Key Stage 3
The students receive a rich and varied programme within Years 7, 8 and 9. Our 3 year KS3 programme is designed to ensure that our students ultimately leave school with strong skills and knowledge across all their subjects – including the ones they do not study at GCSE/BTEC.
Key Stage 4
During Years 10 and 11 the majority of students follow New GCSE and other Level 2 courses. The Key Stage 4 curriculum consists of core subjects supported by a group of choice courses.
Key Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13)
Sixth Form courses offer both continuity and variety for our students. Students select combinations of subjects from the list below. In Year 12, most students study three subjects, however some do follow four. Students have taught lessons for eight hours per fortnight for each subject (unless numbers are very small, in which case taught curriculum time is on occasions reduced), as well as a timetabled lesson for structured Independent Study. In addition, students can opt to take an Extended Project Qualification and appropriate support and guidance will be provided. All subjects are taught in mixed ability groups.
Features
Things to note
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Enrichment opportunities are a strong feature of the school. They offer students an extensive selection of activities beyond the curriculum, taking place at lunchtimes, after school, at weekends and, in the case of some residential visits, some of the school holidays.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
13.27 miles
