Key Stage 3 Timetables

  • For Mathematics, setting arrangements are based on prior attainment/ability.
  • The new focus on Spelling Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) in all GCSE examinations requires that literacy skills are strengthened. To this aim, subjects which have a key literacy focus are taught in teaching groups. These teaching groups form the basis for English, Geography, History and Modern Foreign Languages.
  • Science in Year 7 is initially taught in Form Groups; these groups are then split into teaching groups in half year blocks in Year 8 through to Year 9.
  • All other subjects are taught in mixed ability Form Group arrangements. This include the following subjects: Art, Computer Science, Drama, Music, Technology, Food and Nutrition, Physical Education and Religious Studies.
  • Food and Nutrition & Technology, Drama and Computer Science are taught on a carousel rotation, with students switching subject every half term.
  • Physical Education is taught as a mixed gender group.

The curriculum is divided into the following time allocations:

Subject / Allocation of Lessons per Fortnight

 Year 7

 Year 8

 Year 9

English

 8

8

8

Mathematics

 8

8

 8

Science

 6

6

8

Art

2

2

2

MFL - French or Spanish

6

6

4

Geography

4

4

4

History

 4

4

4

Music

 2

2

2

Physical Education

 4

4

4

Religious Studies

 2

 2

2

Drama, Technology & Computer Science (half termly rotation)

 4

 4

4

*PSHE is delivered through Personal Development lessons