Curriculum
We provide a curriculum which:
- Meets all statutory requirements
- Is both challenging and relevant
- Meets the needs of all students and helps them develop to their full potential
- Is delivered in a safe, positive learning environment
- Prepares students to be responsible, active workers and citizens
AT KEY STAGE 3
- There are 50 x 1 hour lessons per fortnight with time allocations per subject in line with National Curriculum recommendations
- All students study French in Years 7, 8 and 9 There is the opportunity for more able linguists to study German and Spanish in Years 8 and 9
AT KEY STAGE 4
All students study a Core curriculum of English, Maths, Science, PE, Citizenship, RE and Personal Development
In addition to the Core subjects students are also able to choose from and follow GCSE courses in:
- Technology (Food, Catering, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles, Applied Engineering(Dual Award)**
- History
- Applied History
- Geography
- Media Studies
- Art, Drama, Music, PE
- French, German, Spanish
- Additional, Applied or Triple Science
- Child Development
- Health and Social Care
- ICT (Business and Communication Systems)
- Applied Leisure and Tourism (Dual Award)**
- Applied Business (Dual Award)**
** Dual Awards count as 2 GCSEs
The following courses are run in partnership with Braintree College but are only available to selected students:
- Beauty Therapy (Level 1)
- Construction (Level1)
- Motor Vehicle Certificate – Level 1










