On entry to the college, pupils are streamed separately for English and Maths, based on testing, Key Stage 2 performance and progress information from Primary Schools. This streaming extends four ways when pupils reach Year 10.
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 Streams at Year 10  | 
 Grouping  | 
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 English and Communication subjects with a strong Literacy base such as Geography, History and RE.  | 
 (L Groups) 
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 Mathematics  | 
 (M Groups) 
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 Numerate subjects such as Science and Technology.  | 
 (N Groups) 
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 Creative Subjects such as Art, Performing Arts, Home Economics and PE  | 
 (C Groups)  | 
There are a wide variety of courses taught at Key Stage 3, including:
Enrichment activities include: Craft, cookery, gardening,library, music, performing arts, photography, trampolining and web design.