A journey to excellence

Curriculum Structure

Subjects

During Key Stage 3, all students study all subjects in the National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 as well as PSHRE and ACE. In addition, Year 9 students have the opportunity to try something new in selecting an option subject. The table below shows the current allocations of subjects:

Subject	Year 7 Lessons per fortnite	Year 8 Lessons per fortnite	Year 9 Lessons per fornite	% Curriculum allocation
English	7	7	7	14
Maths	7	7	7	14
Science	6	6	7	13
Art and Design	6	6	5	11
Computing	2	2	2	4
History	3	3	3	6
Geography	3	3	3	6
MFL	5	5	4	9
Creative Arts	3	3	3	6
PE	4	4	4	8
PSHRE	2	2	2	4
ACE	2	2	0	3
Option Subjects	0	0	2	1

The timetable

The school operates a 50 period 2 week timetable. There are 5 periods per day with each lesson lasts for one hour.

Curriculum links to KS2

There are developmental links with all 14 feeder primary schools through leadership, pastoral, Science, English, Maths and Gifted and Talented working parties.

Curriculum links to KS4

As we transition through age range change, departmental curricula have been carefully planned to ensure clear progression from Key Stage 3 into 4. While some students are still able to choose to go to Ashby School, strong links have been retained through the XMAT subject meetings to ensure a consistent approach to assessment and curriculum planning. In English, Maths and Science, students begin their GCSE work mid way through year 9 which allows for some collaboration between schools.

Curriculum Development

We are developing our curriculum in line with the knowledge rich school model, changing requirements of GCSE and evolution of KS2, embracing the opportunities that they and new technology provides.

• We are committed to providing a curriculum which is right for our young people, fits the aims of the school and prepares students for life in the 21st century.

• All staff are involved in training, consultation, planning and development of our changing curriculum towards GCSE.