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, Religious Studies, Food and Nutrition & Technology, Drama and Computer Science
  • 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

    6

    Art

    2

    2

    2

    MFL – C side 4 Spanish and 2 French and G side 4 French and 2 Spanish  

    6

    6

    6

    Geography

    4

    4

    4

    History

    4

    4

    4

    Music

    2

    2

    2

    Physical Education

    4

    4

    4

    Religious Studies

    2

    2

    2

    Technology

    2

    2

    2

    Drama

    2

    2

    2

    Computer Science

    1

    1

    1

    *PSHE is delivered through Personal Development lessons