Senior

SENIOR


Our Senior School offers education for years 7 to 11 and is designed to help pupils learn whilst enjoying a well balanced educational experience.

A Warm Welcome

Welcome to Denstone College Senior School, where students from Year 7 to Year 11 embark on a transformative journey. Our holistic approach to education ensures that alongside academic excellence, students engage in a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports, the arts, and much more.

This balanced education nurtures resilience, confidence, and a well-rounded skill set, empowering students to navigate the challenges of adolescence and prepare for the demands of A Levels and life beyond school. At Denstone College, we believe in shaping individuals who are ready to thrive both academically and personally.

Pupils in the Lower School (Year 7 to Year 9 ) study a broad range of subjects with the objective of providing a solid academic foundation and enabling opportunities for all pupils to achieve across a range of subject areas.

All pupils in the Junior School attend lessons in: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, Computing, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies and Spanish.

In addition, First Form pupils experience library skills lessons whilst pupils in the Second Form and beyond study Spanish as an additional language. Specific PSHE lessons are provided to all First and Second Form groups and EAL (English as an Additional Language) is also available.

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The GCSE years in our Middle School (Year 10 and 11) see increased academic momentum.

Pupils choose three option subjects at the end of the Third Form, and at least one modern foreign language (in nearly all cases), to go with compulsory core GCSEs (Maths, English and Science), leading to a possible combination of 10 GCSEs. Core subjects are generally taught in subject-specific sets, with five or six sets in each core GCSE subject. In this way we believe the College is an optimal size, being big enough to offer a wide choice of options and appropriate setting, but small enough to offer good pastoral care and academic oversight.

All pupils entering the Middle School will sit exams at the end of the Fifth Form. Towards the end of the Michaelmas Term in the Fifth Form, pupils begin the process of choosing their preferred Sixth Form options, with a structured system of guidance involving tutors and subject teachers supporting pupils and parents with these decisions.

LIFE IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL


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The unique, action packed experience of Lower School at Denstone simply cannot be beaten.


Starting in First or Second form (Year 7 and 8) is a huge benefit to Denstone students, who learn from the outset the skill of balancing those all important academics with the thrill and camaraderie of sport, the spark of creativity, the passion for discovery and debate that characterises Denstonians.

 

DENSTONACITY IN ACTION

 

See what Denstonacity really means through the lens of our Senior students, where you’ll meet the incredible individuals who bring our school to life!

Dive into their stories of passion, achievement, and ambition, and get a glimpse of the dynamic energy that drives our community. Each bio is a snapshot of a unique journey—explore and be inspired!

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A GLIMPSE INTO SENIOR LIFE


Keep up to date on life in our Senior School, with academic achievements, sporting success and pupils excelling in the arts, we always see examples of Denstonacity in action.

  • Tue, 17 Dec 2024

    Life in the Prep

    As Head of The Prep, I often marvel at the vibrant tapestry of life that unfolds here each day. Life is undeniably busy, with a wealth of activities and events ensuring that there is always something happening. From the moment the school doors open, the buzz of excitement and energy is palpable, a testament to the joy and curiosity that fills our community.

  • Tue, 17 Dec 2024

    Denstone College Continues Sponsorship for Pathway Cricket

    As we embark on 2025, Denstone College continues it's exciting partnership with Staffordshire Cricket and Staffordshire County Cricket Club. The College will serve as a shirt-sleeve sponsor for a range of county teams over the next four years, which started with the 2024 cricket season.

  • Tue, 17 Dec 2024

    Michaelmas Term Sports Round-Up

    As we start the Christmas break, it provides a perfect time to reflect on what has been an incredibly busy and fulfilling Michaelmas term. There has been much to celebrate, and the pupils continually impress us with their sporting achievements, both individually and collectively in their teams.

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