An excellent induction programme for new pupils helps identify their learning needs and helps them settle into school life. 
Religious Studies
Religious Studies constitutes a form and category of education because religion constitutes a form of human experiments and knowledge.
Pluralism in society necessitates the study of religion through the study of religions, and necessarily involves a multidimensional approach to subject matter.
Religion, concerned as much with the concept of man as with the concept of God, is a matter of practice grounded in belief and, as such, is explored through the response of the religiously committed past and present.
Exploration makes possible the education evaluation of the claims of religion by the pupil, which equally is of the essence of religious studies.
Aims
- To foster the development and growth into maturity of the pupil through furthering awareness and understanding of the nature of both religion and religious commitment
- To provide some insight to what motivates the religious adherent
- To show what follows from such religious adherence in daily living in society today
- To help the pupil to come to terms with the principles upon which religious and moral actions are taken, and to demonstrate the need to weigh circumstances and make choices
Religions Studied
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
| Judaism | Hinduism | Christianity 3 (Rites of Passage) | Life and Death issues | Arguments for the existence of God |
| Islam | Sikhism | Short Course GCSE | Relationships | The problem of Evil and Suffering |
| Buddhism | Christianity 2 (Bible, Prayer and Worship) | How moral decisions are made | Global issues | The Nature of God |
| Christianity 1 (Life of Jesus) |
Media and Religion |
In Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils follow the NEAB Syllabus D: Thinking about God and Morality.
Assessment
Pupils progress is carefully monitored throughout the year by the end of Module exams, with a final exam at the end of each year.
Homework
Homework is set on a weekly basis in years 7 - 9 and takes the form of project research tasks in years 10 and 11.
