Years 7 – 9

At Key Stage 3 we offer students a diverse curriculum upon which they can confidently build their knowledge, skills and understanding at Key Stage 4.

From September 2023, students will study Combined Science in Year 7. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taught as separate sciences from Year 8.

Students begin their time with us in Year 7 by studying two Modern Foreign Language from French, German or Spanish. They continue with these two languages throughout Key Stage 3. All students also study Latin throughout the entire Key Stage.

STEAM is taught as a discrete subject in Year 7 and 8, which incorporates elements of the Sciences, Maths, Art and Technology.

Other core curriculum subjects taught in Key Stage 3 include: English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Computer Science, Fine Art, Graphics, Drama, Music and Physical Education.

A discrete lesson of PSHE is taught in form groups once per week and delivered by the Head of Year.

Because our students are capable of accessing higher level material from an early age, we like to ensure that all students are challenged across the curriculum, which we achieve by introducing them to higher level concepts, wider context and advanced skills, as appropriate. We begin introducing GCSE specific content from Year 9 in English, Mathematics and the Sciences to fully prepare them for the rigours of GCSE and beyond.

 

Reports

 

Year 7:

Students in Year 7 will be working at Standard of Attainment grades ranging from 1 to 4. Our grading system will show student progress, throughout the school year and Key Stage 3. 

Year 8:

We expect Year 8 students to be working at Standard of Attainment grades ranging from 2 to 5.

Year 9:

We expect Year 9 students to be working at Standard of Attainment grades ranging from 3 to 6.