KS3
Students in Year 7, 8 & 9 have a broad and balanced curriculum, with depth and relevance, to ensure it reflects our aim to strive for all students to achieve. Throughout all subjects, the curriculum will promote spiritual, social and cultural development and will prepare them for opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
| Subject | Y7 | Y8 | Y9 |
| English | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Maths | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Science | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| History | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Geography | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Languages | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Technology | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Art | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Drama | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Music | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| RE/Citizenship | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PE | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Computing | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Periods allocated to each subject in KS3
Curriculum Map for Key Stage 3
Year 7 Curriculum MapKS4
All students will study English Language and English Literature, Maths and Combined Science. There are also opportunities for students to be entered for 3 Single Science qualifications. In addition to this, all students will have four option choices, providing the opportunity for all students to achieve the English Baccalaureate. Alongside the GCSEs and/or equivalent qualifications, all students will be given guidance throughout KS4 on Post 16 pathways.
The options available to each student in Y10 are:
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Option 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Urdu T&T Photography | History Business Art | Geography History Business Textiles Resistant Materials | Computer Science History Music Health & Fitness Drama |
The options available to each student in Y11 are:
| Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Option 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Urdu T&T Food | Geography History Photography RE Health & Fitness | Art Business Drama Resistant Materials Textiles | Business Computer Science Music Performing Arts RE Creative iMedia |
Curriculum Map for Key Stage 4
Intervention/Support
Support is given to those with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) and with English as an additional language (EAL). This support may be within lessons, small group work, literacy and numeracy support groups as well as one-to-one.
Information about subject content for each year group can be found in the Curriculum Overviews ‘What I will learn’.
Drop Days
Drop Days occur throughout the year, four days are allocated to Drop Days which cover all aspects of Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC) learning. These are days when the normal school timetable for all year groups is suspended with the following areas being covered:
- Society
- Finance
- Careers
- Health and Relationships
During these days, students will also cover cyber safety/e-safety, work experience and applications for colleges, money matters and personal well-being.