Academic

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School offers a supportive environment which nurtures the talents and aspirations of every student, be it in the classroom, on the sports field, on stage or during parade.

The school’s broad academic offering is unrivalled, with GCSEs, A Levels and BTEC options which can be selected to play to each student’s individual strengths so that every student succeeds through the curriculum.

Curriculum Intent

At The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, we offer a broad, balanced, and stimulating curriculum, designed to foster a life-long love of learning. We strive to ensure students have the correct balance of challenge and support, enabling them to reach their individual academic potential while responding to our vibrant and diverse curriculum in a resilient and confident manner.

Our curriculum is supported by our well-resourced Library, open six days and five evenings a week. Our School Librarian offers a generous catalogue of academic books to both motivate and challenge. Students are offered extensive careers advice throughout their time at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, additionally benefiting from the expertise of our former Dukies.