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Setting structure Year 9 Core subjects are given the flexibility to set their
classes in a way that best suits the needs of their
Subject Setting structure (where appropriate) subject. Therefore, Maths, English and Science
have unique setting structures. All Option Choices
Maths 4 populations are taught in mixed ability sets.
4 sets in each, taught in ability groups.
Sets 1, 2 Higher (grades 4 – 9) “The teachers were so supportive when
Sets 3, 4 Foundation (grades 1 – 5) choosing options. The information booklet
was very helpful, it guided me in the right
English 4 populations direction and helped me to make the
8 sets in each as follows: right decisions.”
Set 1, grades 7/8/9
Set 2, grades 6/7/8 Kourtney, Year 9
Set 3, 4 mixed ability, grades 1 – 6
“There was lots of information and the
Science 4 populations teachers and students were happy for
Set 1 is Separate Science questions. There was a wide range of
Set 2, 3 and 4 Combined Science in ability groups options to choose from.”

Setting structure Year 10 Tom, Year 9

Subject Setting structure (where appropriate) “The taster sessions
for certain subjects
Maths 2 populations were useful to see
8 sets in each, taught in ability groups. what they actually
Sets 1 – 5 Higher (grades 4 – 9) involved.”
Sets 6 – 8 Foundation (grades 1 – 5)
Lauren, Year 9
English 2 populations
8 sets in each as follows: 4
1 and 5 : Set 1, grades 7/8/9
2 and 6: Set 2, grades 6/7/8
3, 4 and 7, 8 mixed ability, grades 1 – 6

Science i population: 2 Separates, 2 Combined
v population: 2 Separates, 2 Combined
y population:1 Separate, 3 Combined
z population: 2 Separates, 2 Combined
All groups are set based on ability.

Setting structure Year 11

Subject Setting structure (where appropriate)

Maths 2 populations
8 sets in each, taught in fine ability groups.
Sets 1 – 4 Higher (grades 4 – 9)
Sets 5 – 8 Foundation (grades 1 – 5)

English 2 populations
8 sets in each as follows:
1 and 5 : Set 1, grades 7/8/9
2 and 6: Set 2, grades 6/7/8
3, 4 and 7, 8 mixed ability, grades 1 – 6

Science i population: 1 Separate, 3 Combined
v population: 1 Separate, 3 Combined
y population: 2 Separates, 2 Combined
z population: 2 Separates, 2 Combined
All groups are set based on ability.