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We understand that every girl who joins Tudor Hall begins her journey from a unique starting point. 

Key Stage 3 pupils (Years 7, 8 and 9) experience a discovery curriculum before selecting a broad and balanced programme of GCSE subjects in Years 10 and 11. Teamwork, creativity, leadership and resilience are embedded into lessons, ensuring that pupils’ learning experience is well-rounded and equips them not only with academic qualifications but also with key life skills. Class sizes are small, allowing teachers to support all pupils in reaching their academic and personal potential.

Our dedicated team of staff works with each girl to ensure she selects a broad and balanced range of options that will support her future pathway. Key Stage 4 pupils take GCSE and iGCSE qualifications, whilst Sixth Form pupils select their programme of study from an extensive choice of A Level and vocational options, with some opting to supplement their studies with an Extended Project Qualification or a Leiths Certificate in Professional Cookery.

Find out more about Tudor Hall's teaching and learning in the latest edition of The Tudor Teacher.

Sixth Form is one of the most exciting experiences of any young person's educational journey. It is a bridge to future pathways and plays a crucial part in their personal development. 

Whilst academic success is an important goal, Sixth Form is not all about passing examinations; rather it is about preparing young women for their life beyond school, in an ever-changing world. 

There is a healthy balance between academic work and life beyond the classroom, and through our extensive co-curricular and super-curricular provision, girls at Tudor can discover what makes them tick, can stretch and challenge themselves to develop their skills and harness their energy and imagination to drive their passions. 

Pupils at Tudor Hall join us with a range of gifts and talents; opportunities abound to share these within and beyond our community. Taught by inspirational professionals in their field, the performing arts offer builds confidence and resilience, encouraging risk-taking and creativity.

Pupils use our first-class Creative Arts facilities to be both creative and interpretative and can develop their skills in a broad range of disciplines, encompassing Fine Art, Ceramics, Design and Technology, Textiles and Food Technology, under the guidance of a highly-skilled teaching team.

We offer a range of scholarships at 11+, 13+ and 16+ in recognition of an individual’s potential in a particular discipline. Scholars benefit from the expertise of our staff and a range of subject-specific opportunities to broaden their skills and experience. Scholar mentoring programmes are tailored to individuals' interests and goals. Scholars give back to the Tudor community by acting as subject ambassadors, contributing regularly and enthusiastically to the life of the school in their chosen area.

Academic scholarships are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time with us. Other scholarships, awarded at 11+ and 13+, are subject to review at 16+.

Through our extensive co-curricular programme, we focus on harnessing our pupils’ intellectual, physical and creative potential as well as developing their emotional and spiritual awareness. A well-balanced combination of academic and co-curricular learning increases the willingness to take risks, improves social interaction, develops resilience and enhances leadership skills. It is these valuable ‘soft skills’, learnt through practical application in the co-curriculum, that will allow pupils to thrive and flourish in their future lives. For more information about our diverse and broad co-curriculum, please refer to our Co-Curriculum brochure.

Sport at Tudor Hall is an integral part of school life, with opportunities to be involved at every stage of pupils’ development. We pride ourselves on catering for both the novice and elite sportswoman through a fully inclusive programme that has the individual’s needs at its heart. Sports facilities at Tudor include a heated swimming pool, a floodlit astroturf and a fitness suite.

Find out more about the wide range of sporting opportunities at Tudor Hall in our Co-Curricular Guide.

At Tudor Hall we recognise that one of the best ways to impact and improve our pupils' academic outcomes is a teaching body engaged in professional development, reflection and improvement.

Our regular publication, The Tudor Teacher, is another way in which our teaching staff collaborate, share best practice and ensure  Tudor Hall is at the forefront of contemporary learning. The latest edition is below, including updates on our High Performance Learning journey as a school, how peer observation makes for collaborative classrooms and how paper-free classrooms optimise learning for our Todd (Year 7) mathematicians.

Pupils with additional learning requirements receive targeted support tailored to their individual needs. Pupil Passports are written in conjunction with specialist Learning Support teachers and shared with class teachers, to ensure a consistent approach and to allow the pupils’ voices to be heard.

In addition, other members of the pastoral team provide specific support when needed:

• Registered school nurses provide 24-hour care in the Health Centre.
• Our resident Chaplain offers spiritual guidance and a confidential listening service (regardless of faith).
• School counsellors, to whom pupils can self-refer or be referred

• Life coach
• Mental Health Lead

We recognise our privileged position in being entrusted with the care of young people and encourage liaison between home and school to provide the very best care and support for them during their time with us.