Curriculum and Subject Information

Our curriculum is designed to give a broad and balanced approach that promotes high levels of engagement, achievement and progression. Our leaders have planned a knowledge and skills-rich curriculum that covers the National Curriculum, and takes ideas and concepts even further. Our curriculum enhances the skills, knowledge and opportunities open to all learners.

Key Stage 3 comprises the curriculum taught in year 7 and year 8. Key Stage 4 curriculum begins in year 9 leading to GCSE assessment at the end of year 11. The option programme is designed to offer a broad choice. Following the enhanced curriculum, students study subjects that further, and enhance a range of skills. Students who choose both a modern language and a humanities subject, combined with the Core subjects, qualify for the English Baccalaureate. It is considered to be an advantage by employers, colleges and Universities. The EBacc is made up of the subjects which the Russell Group Universities say open more doors to more degrees. Sutton Trust research reveals that studying the EBacc can improve a young person’s performance in English and Maths. Our students’ personal development is a significant part of their curriculum, and extra curricular , and all students can certify in GCSE Citizenship at the end of year 10. This is experience and understanding is enhanced by the CEIAG (Careers Education, Advice & Guidance) that runs through all year groups, and is designed to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks. A comprehensive PSHE programme runs for 25 minutes each day following a 5 minute registration. 

Lessons are taught in 100 minute sessions over a two week timetable with Key Stage allocations as follows:

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