Senior School Curriculum

In the Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE) Department, we aim to provide high quality education for all our students. The scheme of work is planned so that students engage with some of the best that has been taught and done by spirit…

We believe that the best way to learn about the ancient Romans is through studying their language and we are committed to giving as many students as possible the opportunity to do this. The ultimate aim is to be able to read t…

Physics is a successful and popular subject in school. The department works very hard to support students through their studies and is proud of the results they achieve. We aim to maintain this standard through the quality of the educa…

Why learn Spanish? If you speak Spanish, you can communicate with almost 500 million people worldwide! Think how many more employment options that gives you! And if you want to take a trip to Spain or Latin America, a little …

Why learn French? French is a giant among international languages with over 120 million people around the world who speak it fluently and use it on a regular basis. It’s the 11th most common language in the world and isn’t just…

Why learn German? German is the most frequently spoken language in Central Europe with around 100 million native speakers. It’s taught in countries around the world and can also help you to develop your English language skills …

Computers are now part of everyday life and, for most of us, technology is essential to our lives at home and at work.  The Computing/ICT department aims to equip girls with the skills, knowledge and understanding of computing…

Through each Key Stage, we aim to develop an interest in and enthusiasm for Biology. Our students acquire scientific skills, knowledge and understanding for progression to further learning. Read more about studying at one of the best S…

It’s an exciting time to study Business and Economics subjects at Sheffield Girls'. This is a dynamic department with new initiatives in teaching and learning, outstanding opportunities for educational visits and the provision …

Art, Design and Technology at Sheffield Girls' is a successful and lively department which currently comprises three full-time and two part-time technicians. Read more about studying at one of the best Sheffield secondary schools by exp…

Drama at Sheffield Girls’ is a fun and rewarding subject that develops effective communication skills, design and technical skills, and confidence. We are a vibrant and engaging department that seeks to get everyone invol…

English Language examines the way language works including diction and colloquialisms, the development of language from childhood to adulthood and how language shapes the way we understand the world. The English Department The …

English Literature looks at novels, short stories, poetry and drama from a critical perspective. Asking, what does this tell us about the world and how does it do that? As a department, we strive for academic excellence and ens…

Our Music Department provides high quality music courses as well as a full range of opportunities for practical music-making at all levels of ability. The Department is located in several sites around the school grounds, but the main te…

History is a fantastic and interesting subject that can teach us about our society today through studying the past. History at Sheffield Girls’ aims to equip girls with knowledge, but also broaden their understanding of differ…

Geography is everywhere – without it you are lost. It helps you to understand the complex and dynamic world in which you live from the way our environment behaves to the pressures put on areas by social activity. In Geography, …

Physical Education has a unique contribution to make to the total education of the individual, a learning process that starts early in the life of a child and which will hopefully continue to provide a healthy and active lifestyle in a…

Cookery and Nutrition has recently been introduced into the Key Stage 3 curriculum and at GCSE due to popular demand. Our specialist teacher Mrs Anderson leads this new curriculum area at Sheffield Girls’ taking full advantage …

Our ethos At Sheffield Girls’ we know and understand that every student is capable of developing and being successful in Mathematics, whatever their starting point. We have high expectations of all our students, all of whom follow the …

Chemistry is a popular subject at Sheffield Girls’ and we are proud of this and the results achieved by our students. We aim to maintain this popularity through the quality of the educational experience we provide to ensure our students…

At GCSE, girls have the choice of taking three separate Sciences - Biology, Chemistry and Physics or the option to take Double Award Science which covers all three sciences but in less breadth and counts for two GCSE subjects. Read more…