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THE CURRICULUM




The school day for all students is divided into five teaching periods.

Key Stage 3 (years 7, 8, and 9)

In Year 7 pupils are taught in classes which are differentiated by ability, following a curriculum which includes:

  • Religious Education

  • English

  • Humanities (History, Geography)

  • Mathematics

  • ICT

  • Citizenship

  • Science

  • Technology

  • Modern Foreign Languages

  • Expressive Arts (Music, Dance, Drama)

  • Art

  • Physical Education

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) - The GCSE Course

All students study the following subjects to GCSE Level:

  • Religious Education

  • English Language and Literature / Media Studies

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • Information Technology

Plus:

  • Physical Education

  • Guidance and development

  • Work related learning / enterprise

  • Citizenship

In addition, students choose two options from the following:

  • Art

  • Business Studies

  • Health and Social Care

  • Travel and Tourism

  • Dance

  • Drama

  • Geography

  • History

  • Music

  • Physical Education

  • French, Spanish

  • Technology

During Year 9, students are given guidance on their choice of subjects for their GCSE courses, both pupils and parents are invited to a Year 9 curriculum evening.

Key Stage 4 Options