Curriculum Overview

Our Curriculum and Ethos

Our curriculum is:

  • Ambitious and inclusive
  • Carefully planned and sequenced
  • Adapted to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND

All students follow a three-year Key Stage 3, providing a broad and enriching experience across a wide range of subjects. Reading is taught explicitly in Years 7 and 8, recognising that it is a gateway skill essential for success in every subject, from understanding historical sources to solving mathematical problems.

Key Stage 3 lays the foundation for a rigorous and diverse Key Stage 4. All students study the Core subjects, either History or Geography, and select from a wide range of academic, vocational and creative options.

At Post-16, students continue to thrive in a supportive and aspirational environment. We offer both academic and vocational pathways, preparing them for university, employment, or higher-level apprenticeships.

Our Ethos

We are a values-driven school, and our approach is rooted in:

  • Positive relationships
  • High expectations
  • Excellence in teaching and learning
  • Independence, resilience, equality and kindness
  • Valuing the contributions of all members of our community

We believe academic success is built on strong relationships, engaging lessons and a motivating environment. Our specialist teachers combine expert subject knowledge with a deep understanding of our students. Through inclusive, high-quality teaching and targeted support where needed, we ensure every student is equipped to succeed and flourish.

Our Trust Values 

Our core values — Work Hard, Be Kind, Choose Wisely — underpin everything we do.

We aim to:

  • Create rich learning and enrichment experiences
  • Offer multiple curriculum pathways to help all students succeed
  • Support every student to reach their full potential

Our Curriculum Pillars

Our curriculum reflects the three pillars of our Trust:

  • Belongs: We foster inclusivity, wellbeing, and a strong sense of community so everyone feels valued and prepared for life beyond school.
  • Progresses: We deliver high standards in teaching and learning through a rich curriculum, supported by skilled professionals.
  • Thrives: We lead positive change in education, empowering students and staff to make a meaningful impact now and in the future.

Year 7

Year 7 13 subject hours 2025

Year 8

Year 7 13 Subject Hours 2025

Year 9

Year 7 13 Subject Hours 2025

Year 10

All students follow a core of: English (4h), Maths (4h), Science (5h), PE (1h), Values or Religious Studies (1h). 

Students may study GCSE English Literature & GCSE English Language, GCSE Mathematics and either GCSE Combined Science or Triple Science (GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics) - the additional component for Triple Science is currently taught to set 1 students in each band at the end of Year 10/Year 11. From September 2022, Y10 students in set 1/2 in each band will be able to study Triple Science with an extra hour allocated to Science per week.

Students also study some additional option subjects (3h each), depending upon their pathway.

A wide variety of GCSE and vocational option choices are available:

GCSE History

GCSE Art & Design

GCSE Geography

BTEC Art & Design

GCSE Business Studies

GCSE Drama

GCSE PE

GCSE Music

GCSE DT: Food preparation & Nutrition

GCSE French

GCSE DT: Textiles route

CACHE Child Development

GCSE DT: Graphics route

CACHE Health & Social Care

GCSE DT: All materials route

GCSE Economics

GCSE Computer Science

NCFE Business & Enterprise

CNAT Information Technology

GCSE Film Studies

GCSE Religious Studies

GCSE Citizenship

Amost all students will take GCSE History or Geography (studnets can choose to take both), some students do not have to choose an MFL option, but will choose  an additional option.

A small number of students may take less options and instead spend additional time on Work Related Learning, Vocational skills, etc.

 

 

Year 11

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