Pupils who are independent readers and have a passion for exploring a wide range of literature will enjoy this course. There are numerous personal characteristics required to be successful in the study of English Literature, but our ideal scholars are enthusiastic, creative, empathetic and critical readers. Pupils are often encouraged to be: collaborative in their planning and thinking about texts; challenging of their own perceptions; open to new interpretations and concepts. Such an approach leads students of English Literature being accomplished in expressing their ideas verbally and, of course, in writing.
Any pupil (internal or external) wishing to enter the Sixth Form at Shiplake is expected to have a good history of engagement with their learning, an excellent disciplinary record together with evidence of commitment to wider school life (such as music, drama, sport and volunteering). An offer of a place into Year 12 is conditional upon the candidate achieving a minimum of five good passes at GCSE (including English and mathematics) and a strong performance at GCSE in those subjects they wish to pursue at A Level.
Pupils are assessed via a combination of coursework and examinations. Examinations will include extended essays in response to questions on set texts. The weighting of each section is outlined above.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £40,980 - £45,540 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,800 - £29,220 |
| Address | Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4BW |
Pupils who are independent readers and have a passion for exploring a wide range of literature will enjoy this course. There are numerous personal characteristics required to be successful in the study of English Literature, but our ideal scholars are enthusiastic, creative, empathetic and critical readers. Pupils are often encouraged to be: collaborative in their planning and thinking about texts; challenging of their own perceptions; open to new interpretations and concepts. Such an approach leads students of English Literature being accomplished in expressing their ideas verbally and, of course, in writing.
Any pupil (internal or external) wishing to enter the Sixth Form at Shiplake is expected to have a good history of engagement with their learning, an excellent disciplinary record together with evidence of commitment to wider school life (such as music, drama, sport and volunteering). An offer of a place into Year 12 is conditional upon the candidate achieving a minimum of five good passes at GCSE (including English and mathematics) and a strong performance at GCSE in those subjects they wish to pursue at A Level.
Pupils are assessed via a combination of coursework and examinations. Examinations will include extended essays in response to questions on set texts. The weighting of each section is outlined above.