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From STEM to Shakespeare: A Broad and Balanced Curriculum at Webber Senior School

Posted: 4th July 2025

Here at The Webber Independent School, we believe that a truly successful education is about more than exam results — it’s about discovering passions, building confidence and nurturing well-rounded, future-ready individuals. That’s why our Senior School curriculum is as broad as it is ambitious, giving students the opportunity to excel in both STEM and the arts, while developing the skills that will serve them for life. Whether it’s solving equations, performing on stage, coding a game, or analysing a Shakespearean sonnet, Webber students are challenged to think deeply, explore widely and express themselves with confidence.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to stretch and support each learner — blending academic rigour with creativity and critical thinking. Students benefit from expert teaching across the full spectrum of subjects, including the sciences, mathematics, humanities, languages, computer science, performing arts and more.

And it’s not just about what we teach — it’s how we teach. Small class sizes and a strong pastoral focus mean every student is known, supported and encouraged to shine in their own unique way.

In our most recent ISI Inspection, inspectors noted that:

“Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and are highly motivated to do well.”
“Teaching is well-planned and engages pupils across the ability range, ensuring good progress.”

Our approach reflects what research continues to highlight — that a well-rounded curriculum leads not only to stronger academic outcomes, but to happier, more resilient students. The Department for Education (DfE) emphasises that access to arts and enrichment alongside STEM subjects “boosts wellbeing and develops wider skills needed in the workplace.” At Webber, we bring that philosophy to life. Recent projects have seen Year 10s designing eco-solutions in Science, and our Digital Leaders taking part in coding — all supported by a curriculum that balances depth with variety.

And all of this comes with a powerful promise: affordable excellence. We are committed to providing the highest quality education while ensuring that our fee structure remains accessible and transparent. We know that for many families, value matters — and so does impact.

At The Webber, Senior School is a time of growth, discovery and preparation for the future. Through our broad and balanced curriculum, our students gain not only the qualifications they need — but the confidence, creativity and character that sets them apart.

Because success isn’t found in one subject alone — it’s built across a rich, connected educational journey.

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