Curriculum

Curriculum

We want to provide our pupils with high quality learning and outstanding results. The development of core skills such as literacy, numeracy and ICT is a top priority for every teacher and every subject.  Additionally, we believe our curriculum will develop the following key qualities: curiosity, determination, imagination, questioning, self-awareness, thoughtfulness and independence.

  • The Key Stage 3 Curriculum

    When pupils start at the school they are taught a broad and balanced curriculum covering all the main subjects. There is a big focus on ensuring that literacy and numeracy skills form a part of every lesson and are developed by all teachers.

    The Key Stage 3 Curriculum is a two year programme, pupils in Year 7 and 8 take the following courses:

    • English
    • Maths
    • Science
    • Religious Education
    • Technology
    • ICT
    • French
    • History
    • Geography
    • Art
    • Music
    • PE
    • PSHEE

    GCSE courses begin in Year 9 and last for three years.

  • The Key Stage Four Curriculum

    During Key Stage Four (Years 9, 10 and 11), all pupils will follow a curriculum that is suited to their needs and interests. They will finish Year 11 equipped with a range of appropriate qualifications, skills and attributes to enable them to pursue their chosen path into further education or employment.  The curriculum is divided into two parts, core curriculum and options – these are outlined below (click on the icons below to view further information about each course).

    The Core Curriculum (compulsory for all pupils)

                

    Option Choices

    In addition to the subjects in the Core Curriculum, pupils can select from the following range of courses:

    GCSE Courses

                      

    BTEC Courses

            

    All pupils follow a Tutorial and PSHE course relevant to their age group Sex Education is taught in PSHE, Science and Religious Education.

    The governors have given their approval to the content and philosophy of sex education. Parents are welcome to enquire about the content of the Sex Education programme their child is receiving and have the right to withdraw their child by applying in writing to the Headteacher.

     

    • Our Sixth Form

    We are very proud of our Sixth Form which opened in September 2011 in a brand new £6.5 million building. It is the result of the vision, hard work and commitment of many people and it is fitting that our pupils should now have the opportunity to continue their education in our school.
    The Sixth Form builds on the excellence that already exists in other parts of the school. There is a dress code, a longer working day and an expectation that every Sixth Form Student will contribute to the overall school community through Community Service. Each student is encouraged to pursue a wide range of academic and cultural interests. We want our students to strive for excellence and to develop a sense of ambition and responsibility in their future lives.
    We provide the highest standards of teaching and independent learning. Every student is supported by a dedicated Information and Guidance Officer who provides support and advice on university applications.  The Sixth Form offers a wide range of A Level and BTEC courses and details are available through the course links below:

    AS / A Level Courses

    BTEC Courses

    Enrichment Courses

    You can view more information about our Sixth Form in our separate Sixth Form Prospectus or from our Sixth Form website.