
Departments

Art
We aim to embed the skills and knowledge needed for students to navigate the world creatively and with independence.

Computer science
We help our students to understand the mathematical and scientific underpinnings of computing systems which are embedded in our lives.

Design and technology
Our students solve real-world design problems in cutting-edge facilities.

Drama and theatre studies
Drama and theatre studies give the students room to develop a range of important personal qualities, including confidence, compassion and empathy.

Economics
Economics encourages students to produce cogent analysis of problems in the world around us and provide informed solutions.

English
We nurture a true passion for literature at City where discussion and healthy debate are valued.

Geography
Studying geography provokes questions and provides answers about the natural and human world.

History
We aim to provide students with a perspective on the present through studying the past.

Mathematics
At City, mathematics is a subject taught beyond the curriculum; we develop mathematical minds.

Music
There is something for everyone regardless of their talent and we encourage everybody to take part in some musical activity.

Physical education
We aim to provide an outlet for pupils to escape the stresses of academic life and to develop their love for sport in a fun and active environment.

Politics
Politics as a department works closely with the other humanities to develop a well-rounded understanding of the world around us.

Religion, philosophy and ethics
We aim to enable students to think rationally, lucidly, independently and critically, to discuss intelligently, and to argue cogently.
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24 November 2023
Year 12 mathematicians had a great trip to the maths in action conference last week. Topics covered included Fermat's last theorem and transforming mobius strips, how MRI scanners function & how numbers determine which musical notes sound good together.
