KS3/KS4/KS5 Groupings

The Curriculum framework
STEAM
Science
Geography
Psychology
Technology
and Design
English
History
Media
MFL
Religious Studies
Art
Drama
Music
PE
Mathematics
Computing
The Tutor Programme and Reading
PSHE and Careers (including Work Experience)
The Tutor Programme, Rights Respecting Schools and Enrichment (including Health and Wellbeing week)
Literacy and Numeracy

KS3

The curriculum is built around “STEAM” during a 3 year KS3 framework. The intent is that students build on their knowledge and understanding from KS2 and further scaffold their “long term memory” during this period to fully prepare for their KS4 option choices. The knowledge and content learnt at KS2 is revisited and contextual knowledge that facilitates success at KS4 is embedded with the aim of consolidating, extending and challenging individual learning.

KS4

The curriculum narrative contains a 2 year KS4 framework in which students are able to select a range of subjects in addition to English, Mathematics and Science (combined or separate) to further build on their knowledge and understanding, enabling each student acquires a “deep body of knowledge” for their next stage of education.

KS5

The curriculum culminates with a 2 year KS5 framework in which students are able to select subjects to deepen their knowledge and understanding for their chosen next stage.

Groupings