Academic
This is a first class prep, where academic rigour is balanced by an equally strong offering in arts and sport. An exciting and varied curriculum. Good Schools Guide Our school strives to balance a love of learning with robust foundations and subject preparation to enable boys to access a range of aspirational senior schools. SHS …
Scholarship & Common Entrance Routes
Our final two years (Years 7 & 8) see our boys follow two exam routes: Common Entrance Scholarship Scholarship Route Should it be felt that boys would benefit from, and can access, the kind of work, pace and thinking demanded of Scholarship, are strong across all subjects and have an appropriate attitude and work ethic, …
More Able, Gifted and Talented
We recognise the importance of identifying a wide range of abilities and talents, and of providing opportunities to nurture them. Enrichment and extension activities are provided across the curriculum and teachers have high expectations for every boy, encouraging them achieve their true potential. Our classes are fluidly set in Year 4 for Maths and English, …
Learning Support
The Learning Enrichment Department (LE) at Shrewsbury House believes in working closely with staff and parents to identify, advise and provide reasonable adjustment and support for all pupils with: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) More Able, Gifted and Talented (M, A, G and T) English as an Additional Language (EAL) Our Learning Enrichment Co-Ordinator and Learning …
Wellbeing
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our pupils and the wider Shrewsbury House community is at the heart of all we do. We provide a safe and secure learning environment where teachers and pupils feel confident sharing conversations around this subject. We recognise that early help and support is fundamental in addressing any issues …
Years 7 & 8 at Shrewsbury House
White shirts. Discovery Programme. Prefects. House Captains. Colours and awards. Scholarship and Common Entrance preparation. Buddy system. And more… While every year is really important at Shrewsbury House, with each successive year building on the previous, we have to acknowledge that we also do something pretty special in our final two years in Years 7 …
Creative
There are many opportunities for boys at Shrewsbury House to develop and demonstrate their creative talents. In particular, the boys receive a broad education in all aspects of Art and Design & Technology, which are taught as distinct subjects within the curriculum. Through Design & Technology, they explore innovation and creativity within the designed world …
Drama
Drama is varied and complements other areas of the curriculum. All boys take part in a year group production each year and theatre club enables enthusiasts to develop backstage skills. Good Schools Guide The teaching of Drama allows the boys to develop in three specific areas: Theatre skills: the curriculum is developed to include a …
Music
Music is another significant strength with ‘fun’ and ‘inclusive’ again being the most oft-cited attributes of both curricular and extra-curricular provision. Endless opportunities to get involved at all levels and regular concerts and soirées, plus the annual house music competition, provide boys with opportunities to perform in public. Impressively, there are over 200 musical instrument …
Sports
Sport at Shrewsbury House School is an integral and vital part of school life. We provide a programme based on inclusivity, enjoyment and performance. Although we are proud of our success in regional and national competition, Shrewsbury House School is just as focused on providing as broad an opportunity as possible for all boys. This …
RSE
At Shrewsbury House the pupils receive Relationships Education in Year 3 to Year 6 and Relationships and Sex Education for pupils in Year 7 to Year 8. The focus in Year 3 to Year 6 is on teaching the fundamental building blocks and characteristics of positive relationships, with particular reference to friendships, family relationships, and …
Opening Minds
Opening Minds lessons are planned to enable pupils in Years 3 and 4 to develop a wide range of skills in a safe and supportive learning environment. Lessons cover critical thinking and study skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of pupils’ own and others emotions and reactions to them. Topics include: Our Amazing …
Problem/Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning (or PBL) is a pupil-centred teaching approach that involves a dynamic classroom experience. It is believed that students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems. At Shrewsbury House we have adapted this concept of thinking about real-world problems, and have introduced a bespoke and dynamic aspect to the …
STEAM
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) lessons – Year 4 boys are taught STEM skills where they develop their teamwork and problem-solving skills. In addition, they experience designing solutions and testing their ideas – as well as evaluating their prototypes, learning through trial and error – in order to be better prepared to face …
