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Aims
At Abberley, classes are small, the children are streamed and the teaching is energetic. Lessons are active, monitoring is thorough and individual attention is the norm. Every effort is made, in every aspect of school life, to see that each child fulfils his or her potential. Expectations of both staff and pupils are high.
Breadth
As well as the core subjects of English, Maths and Science, all pupils study Modern Languages and the Humanities. In addition, class Music, Art, Design Technology, ICT and PE are taught to all. Latin is still a major subject and Greek is available.
Monitoring
Monthly work reports and end of term reports, seen by Tutors and the Headmaster, assure that progress is continually assessed and monitored. Pupils’ efforts are monitored weekly across all subjects. Regular Parents’ Meetings take place throughout the year.
Flexibility
With a mixed ability entry, each child is encouraged to fulfil his or her potential. Our main objectives are Common Entrance and Public School Scholarship, taken at the end of Year 8. There is considerable overlap with the National Curriculum, but we are not bound by it.
