Curriculum at Key Stage Three

 

Key Stage 3 - Upper Elements (Year 7), Figures (Year 8) and Rudiments (Year 9)
The KS3 curriculum covers the first three years of Upper Elements, Figures and Rudiments. It is a curriculum that is both broad and balanced, giving the thorough grounding needed for later study.
Students follow courses in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Latin, Geography, History, ICT, Art, Design Technology, Religious Studies, Music and Drama.
All students take part in PE and games.
Students are taught in sets according to ability in English, Mathematics, Sciences, French and Latin and in form groups for the remainder of the disciplines.
The majority of students take up the study of Spanish in Rudiments.
 Pupils have the opportunity to participate in the 'Peak Award' programme, in preparation for joining the Combined Cadet Force in Year 10.
The curriculum provides substantial support for those with particular learning needs and those for whom English is not their first language. Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes are available.

Key Stage 3 - Upper Elements (Year 7), Figures (Year 8) and Rudiments (Year 9)

  • The KS3 curriculum covers the first three years of Upper Elements, Figures and Rudiments. It is a curriculum that is both broad and balanced, giving the thorough grounding needed for later study.
  • Students follow courses in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Latin, Geography, History, ICT, Art, Design Technology, Religious Studies, Music and Drama.
  • All students take part in PE and games.Students are taught in sets according to ability in English, Mathematics, Sciences, French and Latin and in form groups for the remainder of the disciplines.
  • The majority of students take up the study of Spanish in Rudiments. 
  • Pupils have the opportunity to participate in the 'Peak Award' programme, in preparation for joining the Combined Cadet Force in Year 10.
  • The curriculum provides substantial support for those with particular learning needs and those for whom English is not their first language. Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes are available.