DY pupils study a broad range of subjects including English, Maths and the Sciences; they also recieve an introduction to a large proportion of subjects offered at A level. This might include a second foregin language, such as Japanese or Spanish, media stuides, psychology, business studies, geography, art or drama.

English is taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers, with their other lessons being taught by specialist subject teachers within the school.

Pupils have up to 25 hours of lessons per week, a third of which are English lessons. DY pupils mix fully in a co-curricular activities and are invloved in all house and school events whether sporting, artistic, academic or social.