Learn Latin

As part of the Highflyers Programme, Latin is available for pupils to study for pleasure and as an additional GCSE qualification. Participating students begin studying this challenging subject in Year 8. Latin is a very broad subject; students have the opportunity to learn in depth the vocabulary and grammar of this hugely important language, and in turn, are able to understand and study their own more critically.

Around 75 students in Years 8-11 currently learn Latin. Some benefits of learning Latin include:

• Lifts academic outcomes in other subjects.
• Assists understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Strengthens English literacy skills.
• Facilitates learning another modern language.
• Provides exposure to ancient history, literature, and philosophy.
• Prepares pupils for a wide range of scientific, legal, or medical careers.
• Equips a child for coding and computer programming.
• Rewards students with an enhanced CV and UCAS application.

GCSE Latin Specification 

For more information on our High Flyers Programme and learning Latin, please click this link:

High Flyers Programme