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Setting structure Year 9 guided Subjects are mixed ability

Maths, English and Science are taught in 4 populations, each subject
has independent setting.
Subject Setting structure Core subjects are given the flexibility to
set their classes in a way that best
Maths 4 populations suits the needs of their subject.
4 sets in each, taught in ability groups
Sets 1, 2 Higher (grades 4-9) Therefore, Maths, English and Science
Sets 3, 4 Higher (grades 1-5) have unique setting structures.
all guided Subjects are taught in
English 4 populations mixed ability sets.
2 Upper and 2 Middle sets in each

Science 4 populations
Mixed ability groups
Separates and combined taught separately

Years 10 and 11

Maths, English and Science are taught in 2 populations, each subject
has independent setting.

Subject Setting structure (where appropriate)
Maths 2 populations
9 sets in each, taught in ability groups
Sets 1-5 Higher (grades 4-9)
Sets 6-9 Foundation (grades 1-5) “The teachers were so supportive
when choosing options. The
English 2 populations information booklet was very
Upper and Middle sets helpful, it guided me in the right
direction and helped me to make
Science 2 populations groupings the right decisions.”
Mixed ability groups
Separates and Combined taught separately Kourtney, Year 9

Note: Guided Subjects are taught in mixed ability classes.
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