Curriculum Offer
We operate a two-week timetable throughout the academy.
Each week, there are 25 one-hour lessons for Years 7-9 (Key Stage 3), ie. Monday to Friday 5 x 1 hour lessons
Each week, there are 26 one-hour lessons for Years 10-13 (Key Stages 4 & 5), ie. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 5 x 1 hour lessons and Tuesday 6 x 1 hour lessons
Collective Time is from 8.45am-9.00am every morning for all year groups. The attendance register is taken electronically at 8.45am and attendance at Collective Time is compulsory for all students.
Year 11 students have an additional lesson on Wednesday – lesson 6
In Years 7-11 there are 6 mixed ability tutor groups, each with 30 students (180 students per year).
In the Sixth Form there are 8 tutor groups in Year 12 and 8 in Year 13 (approximately 300 students in total)
Our PSHCE curriculum for all students will be delivered through one PSHCE lesson a fortnight and 3 focus days over the course of the year.
Every year the academy timetable for all year groups is promoted in the last week of June.
Key Stage 3
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*As we continue to review and improve our curriculum, there may be some changes to topics taught since the publication of this document.
All students follow a three-year Key Stage 3 programme and a two year Key Stage 4 GCSE programme.
Students choose their GCSE option subjects in February of Year 9.
Key Stage 4 Guided Preferences
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In Years 10 and 11, Key Stage 4 students study their examination courses leading to the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or BTEC (full title for BTEC, as per GCSE).
Students study a range of different courses which meet the needs of those who prefer to learn in different ways.
In Years 10 and 11, all students study a ‘Core’ curriculum (17 lessons a week) plus 3 ‘Option’ subjects (9 lessons a week).
Key Stage 5
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At KS5 almost all students study a Level 3 course. This is either comprised of: 3 x A-level course or 1 x BTEC Level 3 course (equivalent to 3 x A-levels)
Students with high prior attainment have the opportunity to study 4 A-level courses. A very small number of students follow a Level 2 bridging course for one year.
In year 13
Students have an additional hour of independent study time.
In year 12
All students participate in an enrichment programme for one hour every Wednesday afternoon.
