Key Stage 3
On admission to the school, students are arranged into mixed ability Form groups. For a large part of their timetable, students are taught in mixed ability teaching groups apart from grouping into sets based on ability for Mathematics, Modern Languages and Science.
The Curriculum provides a balanced programme which lays a firm foundation for courses studied at Key Stage 4.
The subjects currently taught at Key Stage 3 are:
| Art |
English |
Food Studies |
| French |
Geography |
History |
| Mathematics |
Music |
Information Technology |
| Physical Education |
Performing Arts |
Personal Social and Health Education |
| Religious Education |
Science |
Technology |
Key Stage 4
Students at Key Stage 4 study the core subjects of the National Curriculum.
| English Language and Literature |
Mathematics |
ICT |
PSHE |
| Physical Education |
Science |
Religious Education |
In addition, four option subjects are chosen by each student. These are guided choices to ensure a balanced curriculum which best meet each students needs. In order to follow the English Baccalaureate students must select a humanities subject and a modern language. This still gives them the opportunity to study a further two subjects. We also work with Further Education Colleges and local schools to provide practical vocational courses for our students. The following subjects are available:
| Art and Design |
Business Studies |
Child Development |
| Construction |
Dance |
Design Technology |
| Drama |
Food Studies |
French |
| Geography |
Graphics |
Hair and Beauty |
| History |
ICT Diploma |
Key Skills |
| Media Studies |
Music |
Motor Vehicle Studies |
| Physical Education |
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