Curriculum Offering

In KS3 classes, students are exposed to a wide variety of subjects. They can learn French, Computer Coding, Humanities including RE, along with English, Maths, and Science. They also have an opportunity to express themselves through Art, Music, and Drama. All students are supported to become members of Christchurch Library, (alongside the school’s membership) which they visit on a weekly basis to work on projects to support their SEMH needs. 

Students attend a weekly PSHE lesson and have access to a school counsellor and mental health nurse on a weekly basis. Phonics lessons are provided for students who are identified as needing support with reading and writing. Wellbeing and Physical Education lesson are timetabled once a week to ensure a healthy, well-balanced education.

In KS4 classes, students are taught the national curriculum. They take GCSE English Language, Literature and Mathematics (foundation or higher papers). If students struggle with GCSE level, they can sit Functional Skills English and Maths. Our GCSE Year 11 class is set against the Year 11 emerging group which allows teachers to personalise the curriculum. Along with Combined Science (double award), students can choose between Media Studies or Health and Social Care as an option subject. 

All students take Art GCSE which can be switched to GCSE Photography. All students are supported to become members of Christchurch Library, (alongside the school’s membership) which they visit on a weekly basis to work on projects such as the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Students attend a weekly PSHE lesson and have access to a school counsellor and mental health nurse on a weekly basis. Phonics lessons are provided for students who are identified as needing support with reading and writing. Wellbeing and physical education lessons are timetabled once a week to ensure they become healthy, well-balanced individuals.

Our emerging group focuses on supporting students to get at least four GCSEs in a year. This is to equip students with the necessary qualifications to move onto college or to remain in our Sixth Form. These Level 2 qualifications include English, Maths, Photography and BTEC Health and Social Care. Students have a varied timetable so that they have a broad educational experience which includes some science, physical education and PSHE.