The Lower School is made up of Years 7 and 8.
In their first two years at City, the girls study a full range of arts, humanities, languages, sciences and technological subjects. All forms have lessons in Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic Education (PSHCE) and a wide and varied PE programme.
Subjects
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Design & Technology​
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Music
- PSHCEE
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
- Two Modern Foreign Languages
(from French, German, Chinese or Spanish)
Girls in Year 7 do not sit exams at the end of the year but instead do a week long Independent Learning Project (ILP). They are also taken off timetable for five sessions throughout the year for Year 7 challenges. These extend their research, thinking and presentation skills across the curriculum, as well as encouraging their creativity. Year 8 have a one-day ILP that continues to develop these important skills.