Religious life

We have our own RE syllabus based on the Birmingham Diocesan syllabus which is followed by all our students. All KS4 students study Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies, KS5 students opt to study Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies Philosophy/Ethics. There is an RE discussion programme in the Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth Forms. All Sixth Form students have the opportunity to take the Diocesan Certificate and Diploma in Religious Studies.

Residential retreats are arranged for groups of students. Year 8 is given the opportunity to go to Alton Castle, the Diocesan retreat centre for younger secondary children. Year 10 and 11 visit Soli House, Stratford for a residential weekend.

Students share in the preparation of the liturgy in College. We celebrate Mass with our Chaplain regularly in the Chapel and in the main hall on Holy Days of Obligation. Special liturgical celebrations take place at various times throughout the Year.

Our chaplain is Rev Fr John Gilbert, Parish Priest at St Gregory’s Church, Longton. He is supported by Lay Chaplain – Mrs Mary Bridges.

Religious education is provided for all students throughout the College. Parents do have the statutory right to withdraw their child from both collective worship and religious education but the Governors do not expect parents to exercise this right as they have chosen a Church education for their child.