Senior School
Curriculum
The curriculum at Leehurst Swan is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, enabling pupils to achieve the highest level of success.
Years 7 - 9 (Key Stage 3)
All pupils follow the same course consisting of Art, Design Technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics, Music, PE, Science and RS. In addition the pupils follow a course in Personal, Social and Health Education. Each class also has a form period with their form tutor. A second modern foreign language is introduced in Year 8.
Years 10 - 11 (Key Stage 4)
Pupils normally pursue studies in nine GCSE examination subjects. The core subjects are English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, History or Geography and a modern foreign language. To supplement the core curriculum pupils may choose from a variety of subjects including Art, Photography, Design Technology, Music, PE and Drama. In addition each pupil studies a short course in ICT and RS to GCSE level.
The school offers a varied programme of sporting and other extra-curricular activities. There is a playing field on site in addition to another field in the Cathedral Close. Competitive sports include hockey, football, rugby, cricket, athletics, tennis, netball and swimming.
The pupils also take part in choirs, orchestras, art and drama clubs, competitive public speaking and drama productions. Opportunities for studying musical instruments are provided by visiting peripatetic teachers.
PE and Personal, Social and Health Education are provided for all and there is a substantial careers programme, including work experience and individual tutorial guidance.
Caring
We pride ourselves on the high standard of pastoral care we provide. We want our pupils to develop into confident, independent young people who share our Christian values of respect and care for the individual and awareness of the needs of others. The school encourages involvement in community service and the pupils participate in various fund-raising activities to help others less fortunate than ourselves.
Uniform
A full list of uniform is available from the school. The uniform is supplied by John Lewis of Southampton and can be ordered by phone, internet, in person or from the school on one of their sales days. The school also organises second-hand uniform sales days.
Applications for Entry into the Senior School
Acceptance for entry into the Senior School is dependent on performance in the Entrance Examination, a report from the candidate’s previous school and an interview.
Parents wishing their children to be considered for entry should complete a Registration Form and return it, together with the Registration Fee of £40, to the School.
The Entrance Examination will take place on a Saturday in January and consists of a Verbal Reasoning paper, a Mathematics paper, and an English Paper.
All candidates will be called for interview within two weeks of the Examination.
Scholarships
Academic Scholarships for entry into year 7 up to the value of 30% of fees are awarded as a result of performance in the Entrance Examination. There is no need for parents to apply for an Academic Scholarship as all candidates who sit the Entrance Examination are considered. An Academic Scholarship is also available for children entering Year 9. A scholarship is valid for the total length of time a pupil is in the School.
Music, Art and PE Scholarships are also available and parents who wish their child to be considered should inform the School when they complete the Registration Form. These scholarships are also up to the value of 30% of fees and are valid for the total length of time a pupil is in the School.
(Please note if a pupil is awarded more than one scholarship, the total amount awarded will not exceed 30% of the fees).
GCSE Results Summer 2007
Download our GCSE Results for Summer 2007 in PDF format.