Key Stage 3
Year Eight
In year 8, pupils are assigned to one of four classes, without reference to ability. Pupils meet with their Form Teacher each morning and for weekly lessons in Personal Development. They remain with their Form group for most lessons but are placed in smaller groupings for practical subjects, such as Home Economics, Art & Design and Technology & Design. There is no streaming or banding.
The subjects studied are:
Art & Design
Drama
English
French
Geography
History
Home Economics
ICT
Learning for Life & Work
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Religious Education
Science
Technology & Design
Years Nine and Ten
The programme of subjects offered continues as laid out in Year 8 guildelines. However, on entry into Year 9 pupils are given the opportunity to study a second foreign language [either German or Spanish].