Key Stage Outline

Key Stage 3
 Years 7-8
Key Stage 4 Years 9-11  
Key Stage 5
 Years 12-13
  
     

The Key Stage 3 Curriculum

The subjects and their timetable allocations based on a fifty eight period (ten day) cycle.

History, Geography, English, RE, PSHE and PE are taught in the five form groups throughout the two years. Students are taught in six groups for Maths, Languages, Technology, Art, ICT, Music and Science.

In Year 7 there is a carousel for languages until Christmas that includes French, Latin and Spanish. This gives students the opportunity to experience a broad range of languages before choosing which two subjects to continue with.

Over the two-year Key Stage, students also participate in four Enquiry Based Learning weeks when the normal timetable is suspended. Integrated within the curriculum this model of learning encourages students to be resilient, resourceful, reflective and work effectively within groups.

Citizenship is taught across the curriculum with specific aspects incorporated into lesson plans.

The Key Stage 4 Curriculum

The subjects and their timetable allocations based on a fifty eight period (ten day) cycle.

All students take:

  • English: Students study for two iGCSEs in Language and Literature taught in form groups across each half year.
  • Mathematics: This is taught in setted groups across the year.  Some students follow an AS course where appropriate.
  • Science: Most students study either for the Triple Award in Science with a group entered for the Double Award.
  • ICT: All students complete an iGCSE course.
  • PE: All students have three lessons of general PE per fortnight and are taught forms.
  • PSHEE: Is taught during “collapsed days” which include Enterprise and Work Related Learning.

The options;
Students choose a modern language from a selection of French, Spanish and German.

In addition, students have a free choice of three subjects from:

  • Art & Design
  • Computing
  • Drama
  • Geography
  • Latin
  • Modern History
  • Music
  • PE
  • Photography
  • Project History
  • Technology

All students participate in a core programme which allows students to experience a wide range of enrichment programmes in Years 10-11; it is excellent preparation for the International Baccalaureate.

The time allocation per subject is based on a fifty eight period, two week timetable.

The Key Stage 5 Curriculum

The school offers both the International Baccalaureate and A level programmes that will engage, challenge and excite students. We have an excellent Sixth Form team that supports students to achieve their potential. From 2012 the school will only offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma programe.

All students cover PSHEE and Career issues (including Further & Higher Education applications) with their tutors.