Curriculum
Key Stage 3 (KS3)
At KS3 our students follow a broad and balanced curriculum that is knowledge rich. A two-week timetable is operated and it is augmented by a structured tutor programme and Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE). Throughout Years 7 to 9 students study the following subjects over the two-week timetable:
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Mathematics |
8 hours per fortnight |
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English |
8 hours per fortnight |
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Science |
6 hours per fortnight |
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Art |
3 hours per fortnight |
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Design and Technology |
3 hours per fortnight |
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Food Preparation and Nutrition |
3 hours per fortnight |
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Geography |
3 hours per fortnight |
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History |
3 hours per fortnight |
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ICT and Computing |
3 hours per fortnight |
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Music |
3 hours per fortnight |
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Spanish |
3 hours per fortnight |
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Physical Education |
4 hours per fortnight |
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Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education |
4 x 25 minutes per fortnight |
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Tutor time/assemblies |
6 x 25 minutes per fortnight |
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Registration |
10 x 10 minutes per fortnight |
Key Stage 4 (KS4)
At KS4 our students follow a core curriculum that is then supplemented by qualifications that they have chosen to study. A two-week timetable is operated and it is augmented by a structured tutor programme and Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) – which has an increasing focus on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG). Throughout Years 10 to 11 students study the following subjects over the two-week timetable:
Core Curriculum
Subject |
Number of GCSEs (or equivalent at Level 2) |
Curriculum time |
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iGCSE English Literature |
1 |
8 hours per fortnight |
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iGCSE English Language |
1 |
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GCSE Mathematics |
1 |
8 hours per fortnight |
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GCSE Science – Trilogy |
2* |
10 hours per fortnight |
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Physical Education |
0 |
4 hours per fortnight |
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Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education |
0 |
4 x 25 minutes per fortnight |
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Tutor time/assemblies |
0 |
6 x 25 minutes per fortnight |
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Registration |
0 |
10 x 10 minutes per fortnight |
*All students complete a minimum of 2 x GCSEs in Science. Some students will study separately GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics; giving them 3 x GCSEs in Science. This is covered by the core time allocated to Science and students’ selection of ‘Triple Science’ as an option subject.
Optional Curriculum
Subject |
Number of GCSEs (or equivalent at Level 2) |
Curriculum time |
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Option A |
1 |
5 hours per fortnight |
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Option B |
1 |
5 hours per fortnight |
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Option C |
1 |
5 hours per fortnight |
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Option D |
1 |
5 hours per fortnight |
Option Subjects
Qualification |
Type of Qualification |
Exam Board |
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History |
GCSE |
Pearson Edexcel |
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Spanish |
GCSE |
Pearson Edexcel |
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Triple Science |
3 x GCSEs Biology Chemistry Physics |
AQA |
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Fine Art |
GCSE |
AQA |
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Computer Science |
iGCSE |
Cambridge International |
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Physical Education |
iGCSE |
Cambridge International |
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Geography |
iGCSE |
Cambridge International |
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Food & Nutrition |
GCSE |
WJEC Eduqas |
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Health & Social Care |
Level 1/2 Vocational |
WJEC Eduqas |
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Creative & Performing Arts (Music) |
Level 1/2 Vocational |
Rockschool Ltd |
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Child Development |
Level 1/2 Vocational (Tech Award) |
Pearson Edexcel |
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Personal And Social Development |
Level 1/2 Vocational (BTEC) |
Pearson Edexcel |