Thorpe House School

Thorpe House School is built around a clear transition: boys' education runs from the early years through Year 11, then the Sixth Form becomes co-educational. Pupils are expected to be known, challenged and supported as they develop their interests and ambitions. The registered age span is 3 to 18, with the later phase giving the school its distinctive change of model.

Years 7 to 11 use small classes and a curriculum spanning English, mathematics, science, languages, humanities, creative subjects and technology. Nine GCSEs are chosen instead of ten, allowing sustained attention to selected subjects. Music, swimming, PE, games and specialist science teaching add regular practical and creative strands to the academic timetable.

The Sixth Form offers A levels, BTEC, Diploma and EPQ routes, with academic achievement, leadership and practical life skills supported by university and careers guidance. Internal and external applicants follow an entry route that considers subject choices and GCSE requirements. The transition is therefore a defined stage rather than simply an extension of the senior curriculum.

Sport, creative arts, clubs and co-curricular activities continue beyond lessons. Form tutors, heads of year and a dedicated pastoral team provide the main structure for support. The senior route remains boys-only through Year 11, while the co-educational Sixth Form changes the gender model at that stage.