Our curriculum intent is to be ambitious, challenging and inspire students to have high aspirations, discover new talents and achieve their full potential. Through our engaging curriculum we seek to meet the needs of the whole person by ensuring the highest possible standards in education. The impact of our curriculum is that it prepares students not only to being highly successful but also be ready for the next stage of their life journey. 

Our formal curriculum consists of 50 one hour periods over two weeks. Within this, there are three formal key stages:

• Key Stage 3: Year 7 - 9

• Key Stage 4: Year 10 - 11 (GCSEs / BTEC)

• Key Stage 5: Year 12 - 13  (A Levels)

All year groups have a daily registration of 20 minutes. 

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3 students are taught: English, Mathematics, Religious Education, Science, Modern Languages, Art, Computer Science, Drama, Geography, History, Music, PE, Technology and PSHE. The curriculum at Key Stage 3 lays the foundations for the requirements of the GCSE by equipping students with the skills for success and developing their interest in a wide range of topics.

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4 students are able to select from a range of GCSEs. All students follow our compulsory core subjects of English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Religious Education and Double or Triple Science. Students then select from the following subjects: Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German), Music, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Technology or Btec Media. The curriculum at Key Stage 4 further develops students subject expertise preparing them for the requirements of the GCSE and then further/higher study.

Key Stage 5

At Key Stage 5 students are able to select from a range of A levels. Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Literature, Geography, History, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, French, Spanish, German,  Music, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Product Design. The curriculum at Key Stage 5  ensures students have mastered a higher level of subject expertise that prepares them fully for university and the world of work. 

Schemes of work by subject for Year 7 to 13

Click on the links below to view schemes of work by subject and Key Stage

Curriculum Roadmaps by subject for Year 7 to 13

Click on the links below to see curriculum road maps by subject and key stage

Click below to view our Curriculum Policy