Our curriculum

The main objective of Senior Prestfelde is to lay firm foundations in a wide range of academic subjects, but the main emphasis is on the core National Curriculum areas of English, Maths, and Science.

Foundation subjects (Art, Drama, French, Latin, Geography, History, Music, PE, Religious Studies, and Design Technology) are also taught and assessed alongside the core subjects, twice a year.  Prestfelde’s syllabus is an enrichment of National Curriculum and the Common Entrance syllabus. It also meets the requirements of scholarship entrance for senior Independent Schools, and the entrance examinations requirements for State grammar schools.

With encouragement, high-expectations and first- rate teaching and learning, many Year 8 pupils gain scholarships at leading senior schools. In recent years, Prestfelde pupils have been awarded scholarships at Shrewsbury School, Wrekin College, Concord College, Ellesmere College, Repton School, Moreton Hall, Westminster School, Uppingham, Millfield, Bloxham and Malvern College. The majority of pupils move on to Shrewsbury School.

Prep/Homework

In Senior Prestfedle, prep is set according to the timetable. Expectations vary for each year group as they progress through the school. The approach is flexible when necessary so that each child’s needs can be catered for. Mentoring and monitoring are used to ensure that the independent work carried out supplements the lessons in the school day.

During their final Common Entrance/Scholarship year, pupils are expected to do additional work/revision in their own time. This is monitored carefully by staff and parents are encouraged to communicate with form tutors should they have concerns.