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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.
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.
A wide range of disciplines from draughtsmanship through to ceramics and photography encourages pupils to explore a variety of approaches and a lifetime of inspiration.
Covering all areas of business from sole traders to PLCs to provide pupils with the practical and academic skills for future entrepreneurs and studying at University.
Classics trains the mind in the qualities of logic, precision and expression whilst fostering an appreciation of the roots of Western civilisation.
Whether industrial design, product design, architecture or any other form of design, an education in design encourages observational, analytical, presentation and communications skills, with the opportunity to use the latest design equipment.
There are many opportunities to participate in drama at Clifton, whether you are an academic drama pupil, or simply enjoy performing.
The study of economics helps pupils to develop clear, logical thinking and an analytical approach to problem-solving. Pupil's interest in current and econmic affairs encourages stimulating discussions in lessons.
EAL provides support to help them polish and perfect their use of the English language.
The English department provides stimulating and successful grounding in English Language and Literature for pupils, as well as inspiring a lifelong love of reading and language.
The pupils extend their learning of Geography through class-based and independent exploration, problem-solving and research of geographical topics and issues.
History informs pupils' understanding and appreciation of the world. Developing essential skills of analysis, evaluation, research and discussion to engage with history in their daily lives.
Our ICT curriculum has been designed to impart all the research, presentation and data-handling skills pupils need in this continuously developing subject area.
At Clifton College we teach mathematics with rigour and imagination. Proficiency in mathematics encourages the development of valuable and transferable skills.
Our aim is to encourage pupils to communicate with confidence by providing a solid foundation of basic grammar and vocabulary; to develop an awareness of the culture and traditions of other countries; and to ensure pupils enjoy and succeed in their learning.
The study of music is an integral part of the curriculum at Clifton and the participation in bands, orchestras, ensembles and performances is part of Clifton's strong musical tradition.
Physical Education provides oppporintuietes to develop desirable personal and social attributes: the concept of fair play; the acceptance of success and failure; and the ability to co-operate in group situations.
Clifton has a strong tradition of producing philiosphers of international signifciance. Philosophy is a challenging and exciting subject taught by specialist with experience and expertise across the various topics.
Politics provides a better understanding of current affairs, how to be critical in the use of information, how to form your own opinions and how to argue persuasively. Important skills for most future careers.
Photography at Clifton enables pupils to find their visual voice in a stimulating, exciting and creative class environment.
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education is part of the National Curriculum. Our programme helps pupils develop the qualities, knowledge and understanding to flourish.
Religious Studies at Clifton seeks to inspire and motivate pupils to engage with and explore the challenging issues that surround the subject.
Clifton's proud history in the sciences from it's opening in 1862 continues today with a rich, diverse and popular sciences curriculum.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Our distinctive, historic buildings provide an inspirational backdrop for learning, along with modern facilities and a state-of-the-art Sports Complex.