Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3, our curriculum is rich and broad. It includes English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, Geography, History, French, Art, Design Technology, Computer Science, Performing Arts, PSHE and PE.

Our Key Stage 3 programme is a three-year journey where students experience high quality teaching and learning.  Informed by leading educational research and practice, students are provided with the tool necessary to excel, whilst exploring their own interests and talents.  

Our Key Stage 3 curriculum plan forms the first part of our five-year journey, ensuring that students appreciate that everything they do in lessons is working towards Key Stage 4 and beyond.

This ambitious provision is inclusive, with all students taking part in all subjects. Support is evidence informed, carefully targeted and evaluated for impact, so that all students can access and take part in the full curriculum offer.

Students select their GCSE options in Year 9. We encourage our students to opt for the EBacc subjects as this gives them a wider range of education and employment options when they leave school. All we do at Key Stage 3 prepares students for a solid foundation of academic knowledge. This provides the platform to achieve a life-long love of learning.

Key Stage 4

Our Key Stage 4 curriculum includes the EBacc subjects (English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, French and History or Geography) in addition to a wide range of option choices. 

The Key Stage 4 curriculum offer is designed to be broad, balanced and flexible. It allows students to reach their best potential whilst developing their individual skills, interests and aspirations. Equally, it aims to prepare students for their role in society, both now and in the future.

Our Personal Development Curriculum

Our commitment to the holistic personal development and welfare of each student underpins the Academy’s CPRE Curriculum. These weekly lessons develop the spiritual, social, moral and cultural values and experiences of students as well as ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to sustain a healthy and active lifestyle. In short, students are equipped to take their place in the world, participating fully as confident citizens.

The key aspects of the CPRE programme students will experience include:

  • Aspirations, coaching, personal development and goal-setting.
  • Personal well-being including sexual, mental and physical health including substance misuse.
  • British Values.
  • The national Prevent Agenda.
  • How to remain safe, e.g. avoiding exploitation; internet safety; safety whilst out and about.
  • Financial well-being and what it means to be ‘financially capable’.
  • Supplementary qualifications providing essential skills for life beyond school – European Computer Driving License and Certificate of Financial Education, careers education, information and guidance as to the world of education, employment and training.