Curriculum Map

In the same way as primary school, secondary education is delivered in Key Stages.  The curriculum for each Key Stage is detailed below.

Key Stage 3

In Years 7-9 all students follow a broad curriculum.  Students make their GCSE Options in Year 9 to start at the beginning of Year 10. Please see our Options page for more details.

Subject

Lessons per two weeks

Art

2

Computer Science

2

Drama

2

English

8

Geography

2

History

2

Language Development

3

Mathematics

8

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

3

Music

2

Physical Education (PE)

4

PSHERSE

2

Religious Studies (RS)

2

Science

8

Technology

3

Key Stage 4

In Years 10-11, students continue following a broad curriculum of compulsory subjects (both examined and non-examined) and optional subjects.

Subject

Lessons per two weeks

Compulsory

 

English

8

Mathematics

7

Science

9

Core RS

2

Core PE

2

PSHERSE

2

Humanities

 

Geography

5

History

5

Modern Foreign Languages

 

French

5

Spanish

5

Options

 

Art

5

Business Studies

5

Computer Science

5

Creative iMedia

5

Design Technology

5

Drama

5

Food Preparation & Nutrition

5

King's Trust

5

Media Studies

5

Music

5

PE GCSE

5

Photography

5

RS GCSE

5

Sport BTEC

5


Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form)

In Years 12-13 students will study three subjects of their choice for A Level/BTEC along with a core provision of Religious Education and PSHERSE. Where applicable, students will also attend resit lessons for Maths and/or English

Subjects

Lessons per two weeks

A Levels

 

Biology

9

Business Studies

9

Chemistry

9

Drama

9

Economics

9

English Literature

9

Design Technology (Product Design)

9

Fine Art

9

Geography

9

Government & Politics

9

History

9

Mathematics

9

Media Studies

9

Photography

9

Physics

9

Psychology

9

BTECS

 

Applied Science

9

Business

9

Sport

9

Additional

 

PSHE, RS

1 each

Resits

6 Engish, 8 Maths