The Upper School

Subjects

At Clifton College, we offer a broad and challenging curriculum that nurtures intellectual curiosity and supports academic excellence. Our subjects are thoughtfully designed to promote independent thinking, creativity, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning, while equipping pupils with the knowledge and skills they need for success in their future studies and beyond.

Start your journey

Discover what Clifton College has to offer. Our prospectus provides an in-depth look at our academic excellence, outstanding facilities, and enriching extracurricular activities.

Bringing learning to life

We bring learning to life by offering a rich variety of guest speakers, workshops, and trips across our year groups. These engaging experiences help students connect with real-world applications and deepen their understanding, making lessons truly come alive beyond the classroom. Our expert teachers make lessons engaging, interactive, and inspiring.

Developing interests for life

Subjects at the Upper School

Curriculum guides

As pupils move through the Upper School they have the opportunity to select the subjects that interest them the most. Pupils, and their families, are supported through this process with curriculum events and opportunities to speak with subject teachers. This leads to their GCSE and A Level subject choices. 

Our curriculum guides provide further information about the varied curriculum on offer to pupils.

Year 9

Year 10 and 11

Year 12 and 13

Committed to making education accessible

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to support talented pupils and ensure that a Clifton College education is accessible to all.

From academic excellence to sporting achievements and artistic talent, our scholarships reward potential in a variety of fields.

Additionally, means-tested bursaries are available to pupils who have been successful in obtaining a scholarship.

Clifton College has a rich and established heritage with the British Armed Forces and the families that serve within it. For 150 years our welcoming House staff have been supporting children with the Forces lifestyle.

We are proud of our school’s strong military tradition and that we are the school of choice for many HM Forces families and FCDO families. Our military community values the flexibility and individual support that our wrap-around care offers day, flexi-boarders and boarding pupils.

Come and see for yourself

We host a range of events throughout the year to help pupils and families experience life at Clifton College Upper School. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Open events

Experience Clifton College firsthand with a guided tour, meet key staff, explore our top-tier facilities, and get a real feel for student life.

Personal tour

Book a personalised tour with one of our staff members to explore the School and ask any questions specific to your child’s needs.

Video calls

We’d be happy to arrange a video call so you can learn more about Clifton College and have your questions answered from wherever you are.

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Who we are

We aim to develop open-minded young people with a real understanding of the world around them, fully prepared for their future in a rapidly changing modern world.

Our community

Discover our supportive community for pupils, parents and staff alike.

A day in the life

Gain an insight into a day in the life of our dynamic Upper School.

Our spaces

Our distinctive, historic buildings provide an inspirational backdrop for learning, along with modern facilities and a state-of-the-art Sports Complex.