Greig City Academy

The school day starts at 8.30 with either assembly or registration.

We have well established football and basketball teams with professional coaches which regularly train and compete in national competitions. We also have a running club, sailing club and a dance academy.

The school trips at Greig City Academy are subsidised so that every student can do them. We offer residential field trips for Biology, Geography and BTEC Science. There is a Physics trip to CERN, sailing trips to Miami, Florida, Duke of Edinburgh trips around the UK and many more.

This varies, depending on how many subjects you have chosen. Most students will have three or four lessons a day.

All students follow three courses - either A Levels or BTECs or a blend of the two. You can do four subjects, for example A Level Maths students often add Further Maths. In addition, all Year 12 students study for the Extended Project Qualification.

The sixth form has a separate block which comprises of a reception area with comfy chairs, some computers and toilets. Off this is a garden area with lots of tables for sitting and working or socialising. On the first floor is a kitchen with a toaster, microwave, airfryer etc. On the top floor is a large study room with desks and networked computers. We also have laptops which students can borrow to use during the day.

The Sixth Form students have a dedicated block which has Sixth Form only study and recreational areas. The Sixth Form students choose to undertake many enrichment activities- leading main school sports teams, reading schemes and assisting on lower school trips.

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an independent research project, usually completed alongside A levels It’s worth up to 28 UCAS points, roughly equivalent to half an A level, and can take the form of a 5,000-word dissertation or a practical project (such as an artwork, performance or design) accompanied by a shorter written report. What sets the EPQ apart is the freedom it offers. Students can explore any topic that genuinely interests them, often going beyond the scope of the school curriculum. That might be something related to a future degree or career path, or simply an area they’d like to explore in depth. More importantly, the EPQ is a chance to demonstrate qualities that universities value highly: intellectual curiosity, initiative, critical thinking and the ability to manage a substantial piece of independent work. It can make a real difference in competitive admissions processes, particularly for courses such as Medicine, Law or Engineering, and often becomes a valuable talking point in personal statements or interviews.

Yes, we do.

Yes. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in English or Mathematics are expected to attend lessons and resit the GCSE in November and/or May of Year 12.

All sixth formers are expected to be in school, either in lessons or studying independently until lunchtime. If you do not have alesson in the afternoon, you may go home and study though we do recommend staying in school to complete your work as there are fewer distractions than at home.

Yes, there is. We expect students to wear formal 'business' attire - no trainers, jeans or track suits.