Curriculum
Our curriculum is unique and challenging. Our specialist Humanities status, with its lead subjects of English and Citizenship, is producing innovative approaches to learning and teaching and breaking down the artificial barriers between the subjects.
Key Stage 3
At Key Stage 3 students study English, Maths, Science, Geography, Life Skills, Religious Studies, History, Art and Design, Nasheed, Urdu, French or Arabic, Information Technology, Physical Education and Living Islam.
The Living Islam course encourages students to experience different aspects of being a Muslimah in modern Britain and students explore numerous issues, ranging from Hijaab and racism to careers and poverty. Students also develop their personal spirituality through self-evaluation and reflection.
Attainment at Key Stage 3 is above the national and local authority average.
Key Stage 4
In Year 10, students study:
GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
GCSE Maths
GCSE Core Science
GCSE French or Arabic
GCSE Urdu
GCSE Information and Communication Technology or OCR National ICT
GCSE Religious Studies
GCSE History or Geography
GCSE Citizenship
Physical Education
During Year 10, some students are able to complete up to six GCSEs: Maths, Core Science, two foreign languages, ICT and Religious Studies.
In Year 11, students complete courses in:
GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
GCSE Maths (some students will complete additional Maths qualifications)
GCSE Additional Science or BTEC Business Studies
GCSE History or GCSE Geography
GCSE Citizenship
AS-level Religious Studies, AS Information Technology, AS Sociology, GCSE (short course) Art & Textiles or GCSE Literacy & Numeracy Support
Physical Education
Students also receive additional time for personal study and have the opportunity to undertake projects relating to community service and charity.
All of our students are able to study courses to achieve the English Baccalaureate, which is a national certificate given to those students who complete GCSEs at grades A*–C in English Language, Maths, Science, Additional Science, History or Geography and a Modern Foreign Language.