The Curriculum

We provide a broad and balanced curriculum which meets the needs of individual students as well as satisfying statutory requirements. The curriculum is regularly reviews and the tables below represent the curriculum offer for the Academic Year 2011/2012.

Year 9

Students study French plus either German, Spanish or Technology. A small number of students are “disapplied” from the study of languages to support the development of their numeracy and literacy skills.

Year 10

Students follow a “core” curriculum and then select optional courses to development their skills, interests and future plans for education, work or training.

The option courses cover a range of study areas including sciences, arts, humanities, technologies and languages. They majority are offered at Level 2 (i.e. GCSE or BTEC) but some are offered at Foundation Level. In addition, some students may elect to follow a learning support courses to support their other studies. Students receive extensive guidance when making their choices.

Year 11

Students progress from Year 10 to Year 11 completing their courses at the end of this year. For 2011/2012, the curriculum model being completed by Year 11 students is as follows:-

  Year 12/13

Students in Year 12 select either an A Level route or a Level 2 progression route. It is recommended that students on the A level route select four AS courses (one of which may be General Studies) and all students are required to enrol on an enrichment programme.

In Year 13, AS students review their academic programme and continue onto a programme of A2 courses whilst students on the Level 2 progression route may choose to begin an A level programme.

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