Curriculum
We aim to provide, for all pupils in all key stages, an entitlement curriculum which not only encompasses those elements required by law but which broadens, enriches and stimulates pupil learning.
The National Curriculum – Key Stage 3 - Years 7, 8 and 9 Programme
CORE: English, Maths, Science & Information Technology
FOUNDATION: Art, French or Spanish, Geography, History, Music, Physical Education & Design Technology
Religious Education is not part of the National Curriculum but all schools are required by law to teach it. We provide a very rich and stimulating course for all pupils.
Sex Education is also a statutory requirement in Key Stages 3 and 4.
In addition to the above all pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 study Drama.
We operate a 35 period week. Subject lessons are of 45 minutes duration in the case of single lessons, 1 hr 30 minutes in the case of practical lessons.
One of the tutor/PSE periods is of 20 minutes duration.
The National Curriculum - Key Stage 4 - Year 10 and Year 11 PROGRAMME
Working within the framework of the National Curriculum we offer a programme typically leading to 10 GCSEs. The National BTEC First Diploma in Heath and Social Care is equivalent to four GCSEs. Some girls study Additional Mathematics outside lesson time.
| COMPULSORY CORE GCSE: | English Language |
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| English Literature |
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| Mathematics |
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| Science (Double Award) |
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| Design and Technology |
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| French or German or Health & Social Care |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Options: | Two GCSE subjects selected from |
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| Art, Business Studies, Drama, Geography, German, History, |
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| Music, Physical Education |
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| BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care (4 GCSE equivalent) |
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| BTEC First Certificate in Health and Social Care (2 GCSE equivalent) |
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| Non-Examination Courses: | Physical Education |
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| Personal and Social Education |
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| Additional GCSE | Additional Mathematics |