The school day comprises of six, fifty minute lessons.
Key Stage 4 (Years 9,10 and 11) study core subjects and a range of option subjects for examination in Year 11. There will be some GCSE entries in Year 10 to give pupils the chance and experience of early success.
Options offered (subject to change): Art, business studies, certificate in digital applications, computer science, drama, fashion, food and nutrition, French, geography, history, media, music technology, music, photography, PE, Separate Sciences, Spanish, visual communication.
PSHCE is taught on a rolling programme once a week by form tutors.
For further information on the structure, content and delivery of curriculum subjects and individual KS4 options please do not hesitate to contact Ms R Naylor at the school.
All curriculum areas have a contribution to make to a student’s SMSC development opportunities and it runs through all departmental schemes of learning. The curriculum is more than the sum of cognitive development in lessons. SMSC is developed through other aspects of school life including assemblies, the activities done through the House system and the PIXL Edge initiative designed to build character and resilience.
Form tutors, Year Leaders and Pastoral Support staff work together to provide opportunities for students to develop socially and form lasting relationships.
Each form group belongs to a House. We have four houses – Macmillan, Marie Curie, Tomlinson and Christies. The houses raise money for their charity and compete in a variety of activities.