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All students in Year 7 to Year 11 receive a broad, balanced, relevant and coherent curriculum. We strive to equip each student with the necessary intellectual, physical, cultural, emotional and moral skills and attitudes to enable them to face the adult world with confidence and honesty.

The school day is divided into 5 one hour lessons.  We operate a two week timetable providing 50 periods in a two-week cycle.

Each year the school and Governors review the curriculum offered at Key Stages.  The outcome of each review is to ensure that the range of courses reflects the needs of students and follows National Curriculum requirements.

Years 7, 8 and 9 Intent

The intention of Years 7, 8 and 9 is to build on Primary School experience, to prepare for GCSE and for students to start to think about their individual strengths and their possible future life choices.

To do this we offer:

• A broad and balanced academic experience and wide range of subjects.
• The mastery of skills, knowledge and understanding focused on depth.
• Aspiration for all but especially our disadvantaged students.
• Literacy and numeracy acceleration.
• Stretch and challenge focused on independence and “Thinking Hard”.
• The instilling of our core values and equality.
• Support with contemporary issues - safety, mental health, life in modern Britain
• Extra-curricular opportunities including leadership opportunities.
• Preparation for next steps into Years 10 and 11.

Years 10 and 11 Intent

The intention of Years 10 and 11 is to build on Years 7, 8 and 9, for students to achieve academic success, to be able to make informed decisions on their future learning and careers pathways and be prepared for life as young adults.

To do this we offer:

• A wide range of academic opportunities (four GCSE options with one of Geography, History and Spanish required).
• Aspirations for all but especially our disadvantaged students.
• A continued focus on the importance of Maths and English.
• Stretch and challenge for all through “Thinking Hard”.
• A focus on successful learning through memory, practice, revision and independence.
• Further development of contemporary issues and preparation for safe life in modern Britain and society.
• Extra-curricular opportunities including leadership.
• Preparation for next steps in learning - careers and education advice.

Years 12 and 13 Intent

The intention of our Sixth Form is to build on GCSE success and not only to create the citizens of the future, but to build the society of the future. We want our students to be well-rounded, marketable, independent and successful individuals.

To do this we offer:

• A range of academic, vocational, GCSE Maths/English resits and creative qualifications to enable students to pursue their interests and achieve their future aspirations.
• Leadership development where every student achieves a recognised and valued Level 2 qualification in leadership.
• A work experience programme which allows students to gain insight into the places of work which are relevant to their Level 3 courses and future aspirations.
• Each student a personalised learning plan which recognises for each their unique process of learning, development and progression.
• Each student the opportunity to make a difference in the whole school and wider community.
• Enrichment activities focused on aspirations, future choices, life skills and contemporary issues.
• Emotional, mental and academic support at the core of all that we do.

Here is a list of courses: