Departments
Please click on one of the department links below to find out more about what we teach, and how.
Maths
At Yardley Court we want children to be challenged and stimulated by mathematics
At Yardley Court we want children to be challenged and stimulated by mathematics
Geography
The main aim of Geography at Yardley is to stimulate the boys' interest in their surroundings at a local, national and global level.
The main aim of Geography at Yardley is to stimulate the boys' interest in their surroundings at a local, national and global level.
English
At Yardley Court we aim to make English an exciting and creative learning experience.
At Yardley Court we aim to make English an exciting and creative learning experience.
German
Pupils in the Year 8 who are being prepared for scholarship receive two lessons per week for two academic years.
Pupils in the Year 8 who are being prepared for scholarship receive two lessons per week for two academic years.
Science
We aims to encourage curiosity, interest and enjoyment of Science by a hands-on practical approach.
We aims to encourage curiosity, interest and enjoyment of Science by a hands-on practical approach.
Greek
Greek is studied Years 7 and 8 by those who might be entered for scholarship
Greek is studied Years 7 and 8 by those who might be entered for scholarship
Drama
At The Schools at Somerhill we aim to make Drama an exciting and inclusive experience
At The Schools at Somerhill we aim to make Drama an exciting and inclusive experience
History
In the teaching of History we hope to help pupils understand how the society in which they live has been shaped
In the teaching of History we hope to help pupils understand how the society in which they live has been shaped
Art
The Schools at Somerhill have a vibrant and valuable Art Department.
The Schools at Somerhill have a vibrant and valuable Art Department.
ICT
n the Information and Communications Technology department we work on the basis that lessons should be fun and stimulating.
n the Information and Communications Technology department we work on the basis that lessons should be fun and stimulating.
Music
At Yardley Court, we aim to help pupils to discover the joy, wonder, passion and excitement to be found in music.
At Yardley Court, we aim to help pupils to discover the joy, wonder, passion and excitement to be found in music.
Personal, Social and Health Education
PSHE allows information about our bodies, lives and experiences to be discussed in a more informal setting.
PSHE allows information about our bodies, lives and experiences to be discussed in a more informal setting.
Latin
We teach the content, style and values of Roman civilisation.
We teach the content, style and values of Roman civilisation.
Religious Education
All the boys in Yardley Court have Religious Studies lessons, and they follow a curriculum which is based on Christianity.
All the boys in Yardley Court have Religious Studies lessons, and they follow a curriculum which is based on Christianity.
French
French at Yardley Court has a privileged and prized position alongside the core subjects as all the boys have the opportunity to learn the language.
French at Yardley Court has a privileged and prized position alongside the core subjects as all the boys have the opportunity to learn the language.
Learning Support
The Schools at Somerhill try to ensure that every child’s needs are catered for whether they are exceptionally gifted or have learning difficulties of any kind.
The Schools at Somerhill try to ensure that every child’s needs are catered for whether they are exceptionally gifted or have learning difficulties of any kind.
Games / PE
Games and PE enjoy a high profile here at Yardley Court and all staff in the department are enthusiastic and qualified.
Games and PE enjoy a high profile here at Yardley Court and all staff in the department are enthusiastic and qualified.
