St Dunstan’s College offers a comprehensive curriculum for students aged 3 to 18, emphasizing academic excellence, personal development, and extracurricular enrichment. The main courses are structured across key stages, from Early Years Foundation to A-Levels, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness.
- In the Junior School (ages 3-11), foundational courses include English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Computing, French, and Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE). These subjects build core skills through play-based learning, phonics programs like Read Write Inc., and hands-on STEM activities to ignite curiosity and confidence.
- The Senior School (ages 11-16) delivers GCSE qualifications in a broad range of subjects: English, Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Humanities (History, Geography, Religious Studies), Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German), Creative Arts (Art, Music, Drama), Design Technology, and Physical Education. Students also engage in enrichment programs like debating, public speaking, and leadership initiatives to prepare for future challenges.
- In the Sixth Form (ages 16-18), A-Level courses cover advanced topics in English Literature, Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Business Studies, Psychology, History, Geography, Politics, Sociology, Art, Music, Drama and Theatre Studies, and Modern Languages. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is also available, integrating theory of knowledge, extended essays, and creativity, action, service (CAS) components for a holistic education.
Beyond academics, the campus supports vocational pathways through Duke of Edinburgh Awards, work experience placements, and university preparation programs like Oxbridge and medicine taster sessions. Sports science, environmental studies, and digital media courses enhance the offerings, with over 100 extracurricular clubs in robotics, chess, journalism, and community service. The curriculum promotes inclusivity, sustainability, and wellbeing, with dedicated support for SEN students and gifted learners. Teachers employ innovative methods, including flipped classrooms and project-based learning, to achieve outstanding results—consistently above national averages in GCSE and A-Level performance. This integrated approach ensures graduates are well-rounded, resilient, and ready for top universities worldwide or diverse careers in business, sciences, arts, and beyond. Parental involvement is encouraged through workshops and progress tracking, creating a supportive community focused on lifelong learning.
