- 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 - French and 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 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Computer Science |
1 |
1 |
1 |
*PSHE is delivered through Personal Development lessons