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