In the senior school, all subjects are taught by specialist teachers. The senior school begins with Year 7, which has two forms of equal ability, each with a form tutor. Students are taught in forms for all subjects except Maths, for which there are sets. In Year 7, the traditional core subjects are taught: English (with Drama), Maths, History, Geography, French, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Music, Design Technology, Home Economics, Religious Studies, PE and ICT. In Year 8, German or Spanish becomes a second language. In Years 10, and 11, the sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), humanities (Geography, History and Religious Studies), PE, Art, DT, Home economics and Music are offered to GCSE. All students must take Maths and English and choose six other courses, including at least one language and one science. Years 12 and 13 are the Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth, with most students taking three A-levels or maybe four. Sports Physical education is compulsory for all children in the school. The main school sports are hockey, athletics, netball, gymnastics, and tennis, plus dance, basketball, badminton, rounders, swimming, trampolining, and volleyball. Alumni There is an active "Old Girls" society, a network for previous pupils of the school. References External links School Website Profile on MyDaughter ISI Inspection Reports Girls' schools in Derbyshire Private schools in Derby Member schools of the Girls' Schools Association Church of England private schools in the Diocese of Derby Educational institutions established in 1892 1892 establishments in England