Religious Education is taught throughout Years 7-11 in mixed ability groups. At the moment it is not offered as a GCSE option although this is something we hope to develop in the near future.
The department is staffed by one full time teacher and two part time members.

The main aim of the R.E. Department is to develop a spirit of tolerance and understanding of the beliefs, views and experiences of others. Students are encouraged to listen to the opinions of others but at the same time express their own beliefs and ideas. This is of vital importance in our world today if we are to avoid prejudice and misunderstanding.

At KS3 we cover the six major world religions through a study of selected aspects of these world faiths eg.,Rites of Passage, Festivals, Holy Scriptures. KS4 offers students the chance to explore, discuss and evaluate some of the important moral issues in our society while looking at the responses of the major world faiths to these issues. Some of the topics covered include Crime and Punishment, Euthanasia, Abortion, War and Peace.

The methods used in teaching this curriculum are varied. Although some activities are based on learning facts and figures and structured written work, we also use debate, research, drama, open discussion and art as approaches to learning.