More Able Students

The Extend Programme 

for High Attaining and More Able Students

At Hatch End High School, we are committed to ensuring that every student is challenged to achieve their full potential. Our Extend Programme provides targeted support, enrichment and academic challenge for students identified as high attaining or more able.

At Hatch End High School, the term More Able refers to students who demonstrate high prior attainment, exceptional academic potential or consistently strong performance across one or more subjects. These students are supported through our Extend Programme.

We believe that high attainment is not fixed; through high expectations, ambition, resilience and excellent teaching, students can achieve exceptional outcomes. The Extend Programme is designed to stretch students beyond the classroom, develop their intellectual curiosity and prepare them for future success in higher education and competitive career pathways.

More Able Statement

Who Are Our High Attaining and More Able Students?

Students are identified through a range of measures, including:

  • Prior attainment data
  • Progress and assessment outcomes
  • Teacher recommendations
  • Academic potential and aptitude

Student progress is reviewed regularly to ensure that all high attaining students continue to be challenged and supported appropriately.

The Extend Programme

The Extend Programme provides a wide range of opportunities designed to develop academic excellence, independent learning, resilience and leadership skills.

Academic Challenge

Students benefit from:

  • Subject-specific masterclasses
  • Scholarship and enrichment challenges
  • Critical thinking activities
  • Stretch and challenge opportunities within lessons
  • Academic competitions and problem-solving activities

Study Skills and Personal Development

Opportunities include:

  • Elevate Education workshops focusing on revision, memory techniques and study skills
  • Independent learning and research opportunities
  • Academic mentoring and progress reviews
  • Goal setting and reflection activities

Collaborative Learning

Students are encouraged to develop leadership and teamwork through:

  • Peer tutoring opportunities
  • The HAPS Trio Challenge
  • Student-led masterclasses and workshops
  • Leadership opportunities within the school community

Enrichment Opportunities

Students can also take part in:

  • Educational visits and reward trips
  • Guest speakers and specialist workshops
  • Cultural and academic enrichment experiences
  • Wider curriculum opportunities that promote creativity, curiosity and scholarship

We closely monitor the academic progress of students participating in the Extend Programme through regular assessment points and progress reviews. This enables us to identify strengths, provide targeted support where needed and ensure that students continue to make strong progress and achieve ambitious outcomes.

Our Commitment

Through the Extend Programme, we aim for every high attaining and more able student to:

  • Achieve excellent academic outcomes
  • Develop confidence and intellectual curiosity
  • Become resilient, independent learners
  • Aspire to ambitious future pathways
  • Make a positive contribution to the school community

We are committed to creating a culture where academic excellence is celebrated, aspiration is encouraged and every student is empowered to strive for their personal best.