The majority of the rooms in this dynamic and high-achieving Department are housed within the historic former palace of Henry VIII, described as “a warren of atelier-style studios” by the Good Schools’ Guide.

Fine Art

Fine Art is a highly subscribed Art and Design-based qualification that adds distinctive breadth to one’s GCSE curriculum. The Art and Design Department ensures a non-didactic delivery of the subject. The qualification gives the opportunity for students to visit museums, galleries and art fairs, explore their surroundings and environments, take an individual approach to the execution of their artwork and develop the skill of selecting their best and most appropriate work for presentation.

Course Details

Edexcel GCSE Art and Design: Fine Art 1FA01

Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills when completing their personal portfolio, which they then go on to use and refine when completing the Externally Set Assignment.

• Component 1 – (1FA01): Personal Portfolio (internally set)
• Component 2 – (1FA02): Externally Set Assignment (introduced at the start of the Lent term in Year 11)

Photography

Photography is an accessible Art & Design-based qualification that adds distinctive breadth to one’s GCSE curriculum. The Photography Department ensures a non-didactic delivery of the subject. The qualification gives the opportunity for students to visit museums and galleries, explore their surroundings and environments, take an individual approach to the execution of their photographic work and develop the skill of selecting their best and most appropriate work for presentation.

Course Details

Edexcel GCSE Art and Design: Photography 1PY0

Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills when completing their personal portfolio, which they then go on to use and refine when completing the externally set assignment.

• Component 1 – (1PY01): Personal Portfolio (internally set)
• Component 2 – (1PY02): Externally Set Assignment (introduced at the start of the Lent Term in Year 11)

The recently refurbished digital suite and a spacious darkroom, accessible to all year groups