Curriculum

Pupils follow a three-year foundation course which includes all the major academic subjects together with practical involvement in Computer Studies, Home Economics, Music, Design, Drama and Technology. They then begin a two-year course leading to GCSE in which English, Maths, a Modern Language and Science are compulsory. In total, pupils take between eight and ten subjects at GCSE.

Information for Year 10 Pupils

Pupils in Year 10 have the opportunity to choose between subjects and start to focus their education towards their particular interests. They will start a two-year course leading to GCSE examinations. It is impossible to continue with all subjects in the curriculum and GCSE courses often include an assessment of course work as well as an examination and this makes extra demands on their time.

We have created a booklet which provides curriculum information in more detail together with helpful advice on choosing your GCSE subjects. The booklet can be viewed online by clicking on this link: Year 10 Options Booklet

Homework

All pupils are set homework for each evening and details of each subject are written in full in a Planner provided by Form Tutors. All pupils have a timetable at the back of their Planner, which will enable parents to monitor and then sign.

Homework guidelines:

Year 7 pupils:
2 x 30 minutes, 4 subjects at weekends

Year 8 pupils:
3 x 30 minutes, 4 subjects at weekends

Year 9 pupils:
3 x 40 minutes, 4 subjects at weekends

Year 10/11 & 6th Form pupils:
Flexible - but approximately 2 hours per night. 4 hours at weekends