School Information

Founded over 300 years ago by Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury, the School has continued to provide a high quality education for boys aged 11 - 19, with girls admitted in the Sixth Form. As a centre for learning, academic success takes place within a stimulating and happy environment, which encourages full development of abilities, personality and talents.

Teaching & Learning

High attainment, self-confidence and co-operation are cultivated here. We believe that everyone has something special to contribute and, as a Church of England School, we are as interested in the moral and spiritual well-being of our pupils as in their academic achievements. Worship and prayer are at the heart of our community and our full time Chaplain supports and encourages boys to explore Christian ideals so that they are fully prepared for life in an advancing technological, multifaith and multicultural society.

Archbishop Tenison's School is committed to excellence.
Our curriculum is designed to offer a broad range of subjects, to encourage independent learning and to provide a wealth of opportunities for pupils to experience outside school. We expect the highest standards of work, dress, behaviour, attendance and punctuality. Working in partnership with parents, we provide a firm framework within which all pupils have the chance to excel and achieve.

Central to our philosophy is the belief that academic success is essential to each pupil's future. Everyone is expected to work hard and do their best at all times.

Dedicated, dynamic and highly qualified teaching staff deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, which ensures that each pupil has the opportunity to achieve success from the very first day. Pupils are placed according to their ability into one of four form groups to allow them to make maximum progress.

Years 7, 8 & 9

Courses are interesting and challenging and pupils are given every opportunity to develop their own particular academic strengths and talents within the core subjects of the National Curriculum. Careers Education is included as part of the Personal and Social Education Programme and all pupils are fully prepared for the National Tests (SATs) at Key Stage 3 at the end of Year 9.

Years 10 & 11

Starting GCSE Courses is an exciting and stimulating time. In addition to the core subjects required by the National Curriculum, pupils have the advantage of a wide range of GCSE options so that they can choose as many subjects as possible that interest them. Pupils can take up to 10 GCSE qualifications and are carefully monitored throughout their courses as they follow a balanced programme of study. Key Stage 4 Option choices are always the result of careful consideration and discussion by parents, pupils and staff.