English

Students’ journey in English at Prince Henry’s begins in Year 9, where they complete their final KS3 year with us on a pathway which develops what they have been learning at middle school.  At GCSE, students continue on an integrated pathway where they study both English Language and English Literature during years 10 and 11.  We also offer GCSE Film Studies within the department on an alternative pathway.  At A Level, students are offered four subjects within the department: A Level English Literature, A Level English Language, A Level Film Studies and A Level Classical Civilisation.

Our vision in English is to nurture a lifelong love of all aspects of language and literature. We strive to provide students with the requisite skills and vocabulary to develop a voice in society that is unique, clear, reflective and respectful of others in both the written and the spoken word.

Our aim is to foster a love of reading and to provide all students with access, in the texts they read, to the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the world and the diverse experiences of the people in it.

We believe that the ability to critically engage with the ideas conveyed through literary fiction and non-fiction texts enriches students’ cultural understanding. A confident access to language will enable all students to participate fully in public, cultural and working life.