There is a flourishing Art Department, and the outstanding collection of award-winning canvases and ceramics on display around the school is testament to the creativity and talent of our pupils. 

The Art Department encourages experimentation in ideas and techniques, self expression and hard work and as a result our pupils have enjoyed considerable success in regional and national competitions.

Art students in the Sixth Form follow the EDEXCEL Fine ART syllabus and have their own studio space in one of the three lofty art studios. At AS Level, students explore visual elements through a thematic study. This involves visual research into the work of other artists relating to their own development of ideas and outcomes for Unit 1 – coursework. Unit 2 is an externally set examination which has a set amount of time for preliminary studies to be produced and is conducted in 8 hours. 

A2 students study Unit 3 critical and contextual studies where they are required to explore the world of art and find their own artistic language; the large paintings that adorn the corridors are the fruits of this work. Unit 4 is a twelve hour externally set assignment which again has a set preparation time. Groups are of a good size with students having a strong sense of camaraderie amongst one another. 

Click here to download the Sixth Form Open Evening Flyer on Art.