Description
West London Free School is leading State Secondary school for kids age 11 to 18 years (Gender - Mixed)
From its foundation in 2011, the West London Free School has been at the forefront of education, both locally and nationally. The school has a distinct and very clear ethos, which is to provide a classical liberal education for pupils of all backgrounds, emphasising scholarship and academic excellence. The curriculum is rich and knowledge based, and ensures that all of the pupils are provided with an education that includes the materials and methods of the great scholars, thinkers and academics. The pupils learn how to study with rigour, diligence and application, so that they are able to study, absorb and understand their subjects at increasingly challenging levels as they progress through the school. The motto is ‘sapere aude!’ which can be translated as ‘dare to know’, encompassing the exhortation to pupils to take an ambitious and curious approach to their learning. The highly-qualified staff here inspire pupils with their infectious enthusiasm for their own curriculum areas and expert teaching and subject knowledge.
Facilities
Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9)
For the first three years at the school, pupils will follow a broad and challenging academic programme that closely follows the National Curriculum in Key Stage 3. Alongside English, maths and the sciences, every Year 7 pupil will study Latin and ancient history during classics lessons. History lessons focus on the events that have shaped the British Isles and the wider world, delivered in chronological order from the Anglo-Saxons to the 20th century. In geography lessons, pupils focus on the processes that shape the natural world, while divinity teaches the origins and beliefs of the world’s main faiths. All pupils will have the opportunity to study a modern language (either French or Spanish), develop their creative flair in art and music and enjoy a healthy competitiveness in games and PE.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)
Every pupil in Year 10 and 11 will study the core set of subjects that underpin a classical liberal education: English language and literature, mathematics and science (the last of which is worth either two or three GCSEs, depending on the depth of study). Most pupils will also study at least one ancient or modern foreign language plus history or geography. Further GCSE options include art, classical civilisation, music, divinity and PE.
Features
Things to note
CO-CURRICULAR
A rich and extensive co-curricular programme, is core to the ethos of the West London Free School. The programme includes after school clubs, careers guidance, university outreach and other areas of support. The aim is for children to participate in confidence and character building pursuits that develop them outside the classroom as well as in. There is no financial barrier to participation as all activities (with the exception of a few where they operate a co-pay model) are delivered without charge.
CLUBS
This programme includes locally sourced external providers who deliver high-quality programmes to schools and the local community. KS3 pupils must attend a minimum of 2 clubs per week, KS4 must attend a minimum of one 1 club per week. Pupils can change their clubs each term but are required to complete each 10-week programme and attend every session over the course of the term. The Clubs Programme is funded by the Knowledge Schools Foundation Trust.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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