We provide a broad and balanced curriculum relevant to young people’s needs in the 21st century. In the first three years emphasis is placed on the acquisition of skills, attitudes and knowledge which provide the basis for future study. We set high expectations and challenge all pupils to become independent learners who can take responsibility for their own work. Our curriculum design ensures that all pupils are exposed to depth and breadth of experience and expertise and the development of multiple skills and intelligences, including:

  • Aesthetic and creative
  • Ethical
  • Linguistic
  • Mathematical
  • Scientific and technological
  • Social & political
  • Spiritual
  • Physical

At the centre of our curriculum in Year 7 lies Learn 2 Learn. In this subject pupils learn about how to be an effective learner, how to use thinking skills and how to learn with others. In PSHEE they focus on interpersonal skills, teamwork and self-awareness. These plus the key skills of Literacy, Numeracy , ICT and Problem Solving are developed across all subjects as each individual improves as a creative, reflective and critical learner. The curriculum is planned with great care to provide variety in learning and teaching approaches. Some of the time pupils are taught in single lessons, sometimes double lessons and occasionally they are immersed in whole day activities. These can be onsite or offsite. Many lessons utilise new technologies as teachers blend new approaches into a tried and tested formula. Throughout Key Stage 3 pupils are taught in mixed ability groups with the exception of Mathematics and Languages.

The Key Stage 3 Curriculum comprises the following subjects

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Modern Foreign Languages (most pupils study both French and German)
  • Technology Expressive Arts(Music, Drama, Art)
  • Humanities (Geography, History, Religious Education)
  • Information & Communication Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education
  • Learn 2 Learn

Key Stage 4 - Choice & Diversity Your child will be given a wide range of opportunities to pursue learning in areas of interest and aptitude At the end of Year 9, great care is taken to guide and support pupils as they choose their Key Stage 4 courses. The Key Stage 4 Curriculum is designed to ensure that:  The solid foundations from KS3 are built upon  Breadth, Balance and progress are maintained  A range of courses offering choice are available  Courses lead to diverse progression routes post 16 All pupils follow a Core Curriculum comprising of nine subjects. Some curriculum areas introduce an element of choice within the Core. In addition pupils also choose from a broad range of courses according to their own preferences and chosen pathway. These options lead to academic and/or vocational qualifications:

The Key Stage 4 Core Curriculum

  • English Language and Literature
  • Maths
  • Science- Triple, Double or BTEC
  • MFL-French and/or German Technology (a choice of five courses)
  • Physical Education
  • Religious Education
  • Key Skills
  • I.T.
  • Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education

All pupils follow a Core Curriculum comprising of nine subjects. Some curriculum areas introduce an element of choice within the Core. In addition pupils also choose from a broad range of courses according to their own preferences and chosen pathway. These options lead to academic and/or vocational qualifications:

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A choice of GCSEs – Art, Drama, Music, History, Geography, a second Foreign Language, Statistics, Business and Communication Studies, and Physical Education Vocational / Applied courses include - Double awards in : BTEC Media, BTEC Sport, Applied Health and Social Care, Applied Engineering, Applied ICT A choice of five Diplomas Creative & Media, Engineering, Health and Society, ICT, Construction. (There will be additions in future years