Senior School

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Ages: 11-18

Starting in August 2025, our senior school curriculum is built on a foundation of specialist teaching and our well-established principles of breadth and balance that challenge students to reach their full potential.

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Preparing for the Future

Senior School is a time of growth, challenge, and preparation for the future. At this stage, students engage in rigorous academic study while also developing the personal qualities needed for success beyond school. Whatever subjects or passions they pursue, our students are fully supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. 

Curriculum

Cambridge International Curriculum in Years 7 to 9

From Year 7 onwards, students follow an academically rigorous curriculum that builds the depth of understanding needed to excel in IGCSE qualifications.

We maintain a broad curriculum, ensuring students have diverse options for their post-IGCSE pathways.

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Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 & 11

In IGSE students focus on core subjects along with four optional subject blocks that align with their individual strengths and aspirations.

In addition to the foundational core, students choose a language, a humanities subject, and a specialised subject such as Computer Science or Music.

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A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Year 12-13 students embark on A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), as they prepare for university entry.

We will create an offering that appeals to a wide range of university pathways.

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Why Choose The Perse for Secondary Education?

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Specialist Teaching

Deeper subject knowledge and improved academic performance

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Tailored Learning Pathways

Students pursue subjects that align with their interest and strengths

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Future-focused Curriculum

Prepares students for success for university success and thriving careers.

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Academic Enrichment

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), Rouse Awards, and The Perse Aristotelian Award.

Subjects offered in Senior School

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Year 7-9

Core: English, Maths, Science

Humanities/Global Perspectives

Entrepreneurship

Languages 

Creative Arts

PE

PSHE

Year 10 and 11 (IGCSE)

Core: English, Maths, Coordinated Sciences

PE (Non-Award)

PSHE (Non-Award)

Four optional IGCSE subjects

Arts (IGCSE options at an additional fee)

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Purpose-built facilities to support specialist teaching

Science Labs

Our Science Labs are spacious and well-equipped to support advanced scientific exploration and practical learning.

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Design Technology Labs

A makerspace where students develop practical and theoretical skills, fostering design-led innovation and idea prototyping.

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Art Studio

A dynamic space for students to refine their artistic skills, experiment with diverse techniques, and engage in creative expression across a variety of mediums.

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Library

Offers a vast collection of resources, providing a quiet space for reading, research, and intellectual exploration, while fostering a deep love for knowledge and learning.

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Football Field (Barca Academy)

The Football Field, in partnership with Barca Academy, provides top-tier facilities for training, skill development, and competitive play.

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Basketball Court

Our basketball court is a facility for training, practice, and competitive matches, fostering athletic development.

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The Perse Learner Will Develop

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Intellectual Curiosity

Engaging deeply with their academic interests

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Creative and Critical Thinking

Tackling complex problems with innovative solutions

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Leadership and Responsibility

Leading with empathy and making meaningful contributions

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Global Perspective

Understanding their role in a global context and contributing to positive change

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Resilience

Building the confidence and determination to and determination to face future challenges

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Top 5 Schools for Oxford & Cambridge Offers

  1. Westminster School
 		Independent 165 69
  1. Hills Road Sixth Form College
 		Sixth-form college 277 69
  1. Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
 		Sixth-form college 194 56
  1. St Paul's School, London
 		Independent 161 53
  1. The Perse School
 		Independent 137 52

Top 10 Schools for A-Level Results

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Perse students’ school & university outcomes are amongst the best in the UK.

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Beyond Academics: Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE)

Our PSHE education programme builds upon the strong pastoral support provided in Junior School, guiding students through this pivotal stage in their lives.

We offer Year 9 and above personalised one-on-one support as they finalise course choices with respect to preferred university courses in mind.