KS3 Curriculum
The curriculum is a carefully sequenced (knowledge engaged) curriculum based on the principles of cognitive science. There is a focus on the development of literacy and the application of acquired knowledge to ensure children access the curriculum at a depth to ensure a deep and enduring understanding in discrete subject areas.
From 2022/23, the school will have a 3-year Key Stage 3.
Year 7 and Year 8 (including Year 9 from 2022/23)
Subject | Hours per fortnight 2021/22 | Hours per fortnight 2022/23 | Comments |
English | 7 | 8 | |
Mathematics | 7 | 8 | |
Science | 7 | 8 | |
History | 3 | 3 | |
Geography | 3 | 3 | |
Religious Education | 2 | 1 | |
Technology and Computer Science | 4 | 4 | Students rotate through a carousel of food, product design and computer science in 2021/22 From 2022/23 students will have discrete lessons in technology and computer science. |
MFL (French) | 4 | 4 | |
Art | 2 | 2 | |
Music | 2 | 2 | |
PE | 4 | 4 | |
Personal Development | 1 | 2 | |
Drama | 2 | 1 | |
Creative enrichment | 2 | Students rotate through a carousel of creative arts activities |