All pupils will be challenged to build upon the progress that they have made at KS2 whilst understanding the importance of reading for pleasure. They will read increasingly challenging material from a range of fiction and non-fiction (both pre-1914 and contemporary) and they will learn to analyse texts independently.

When writing, they will learn how to write accurately and fluently by writing for a range of audiences and purposes. They will also plan, draft and edit their work and consolidate and build upon their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. To develop their spoken English skills they will be given the opportunity to give short presentations and participate in debates.

The English Department consistently achieves results above the National average.

We are also very proud of the partnerships that we have formed with the wider community.

• We have recently been involved in a project entitled ‘Mother Tongue, Other Tongue’ where pupils worked with the poet Carol Ann Duffy to produce and perform their own poem, which celebrated cultural diversity and bilingual speakers in Manchester.
• We have worked with Manchester University and The Manchester Museum on various projects.
• We work closely with other schools in Manchester to share good practice.
• Due to our fantastic central location we are able to make full use of all the opportunities that the city offers us such as theatre trips, cinema screenings, author visits and links to the various universities.