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More Able Pupils

At Swanmore College we recognise that some pupils display exceptional ability or talent in certain areas, whether in academic subjects, creative arts, sports, or other fields. Our mission is to ensure that all pupils, including those who are able or talented, are challenged, nurtured, and given opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Image shows Swanmore College pupils who took part in the Solent Model United Nations Conference 2025 holding up their certificates of achievement

At Swanmore College we use Cognitive Ability Tests (CATs) taken on entry to the school to help identify our More Able cohort. Teacher recommendations are also made by subject areas, and the curriculum is differentiated to enable all pupils to be challenged at the highest level on a day-to-day basis.

Through our curricular and extra-curricular programmes, pupils who are identified as More Able will experience targeted enrichment opportunities.

Wednesday Enrichment

We aim to offer More Able pupils opportunities to experience success beyond the classroom environment. Examples of Enrichment activities which will enable More Able pupils to flourish are:

  • 1st4Sport Level 1 Award – Coaching Assistant (Physical Education)
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Dance Live (Dance)
  • Bronze Arts Award (Art)
  • Ancient Civilisations (History)
  • Spanish GCSE – Accelerated Course (MFL)
  • French GCSE – Accelerated Course (MFL)
  • Young Philosopher’s Club (RE)
  • Law
  • Environmental Leaders Programme (Science)
  • Debate

For regular, up-to-date information regarding Enrichment options, please follow the link - Swanmore School - Enrichment

Extra-Curricular Trips and Activities

At Swanmore College, we offer many events tailored to developing the interests and skills of pupils outside of the classroom.

Name

When

Year Group

Subject

Science Live Trip

February

Year 10

Science

Oxford Explained

March/April

Year 10 MA pupils

N/A

Williams Racing

 

 

Science

Mock Criminal Trial

April

All

Law Enrichment

UK Bebras Challenge

October/November

All

IT/Computer Science

MFL Spelling Bee

December

Year 7

MFL

Boulogne Trip

May

Year 7 and 8

MFL

Paris Trip

May

Year 9 and 10

MFL

Solent University Trip

June

Year 10

PE

Maths Challenge

Various

All

Maths

I’m a Computer Scientist, Get Me Out of Here!

March

All

IT/Computer Science

Music Concert

December and June

All

Music

Annual Dance and Drama Productions

July

All

Drama/Dance

Model United Nations Trip

March/April

Year 9

N/A

Clubs

In addition to the above opportunities, the following clubs are offered which would enhance the learning of More Able Pupils.

  • Politics Club – Run every Thursday lunchtime by the history department
  • Umbrella Drama/Dance – Pupils audition for these groups at the beginning of the academic year and are a select group who perform at events and attend trips with the College.

Contact

If you would like to discuss provision for More Able pupils in a particular area, please contact the relevant Subject Leader, using the relevant email address from the 'Contact us' page, or Mr Mosley or Miss Light (More Able Co-ordinator) via enquiries@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk.