Curriculum 2021
As an Academy, we have recently carried out a full curriculum review of our provision for a roll-out in September 2021.
Our 21st Century Curriculum offer will enable students to live out the Core Values of the Academy of St Nicholas of Respect, Ambition, Resilience & Compassion whilst remaining true to our Academy Curriculum Vision Statement below.
Our aim is to deliver a curriculum that is inclusive, relevant and progressive for all learners.
Details of the curriculum diagram for each year group are outlined below, based on a 50 period timetable over two weeks. For subject specific content and Schemes of Learning, please visit our Subject Pages.
Year 7
|
English 8 |
Mathematics
8 |
Science
6 |
RE
5 |
Core PE
4 |
MFL
5 |
|
History 3 |
Geography
3 |
Art
2 |
Performing Arts
2 |
Computing 2 |
|
| D&T
2 |
Curriculum for Life 2.5 hours per week |
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Year 8
|
English 8 |
Mathematics
8 |
Science
7 |
RE
5 |
Core PE
4 |
MFL
4 |
|
History 3 |
Geography 3 |
Art
2 |
Performing Arts
2 |
Computing 2 |
|
| D&T
2 |
Curriculum for Life 2.5 hours per week |
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Year 9
|
English 8 |
Mathematics
8 |
Science
6 |
RE
5 |
Core PE
4 |
MFL 4 |
|
History 3 |
Geography
3 |
Art
2 |
Drama
1 |
Music
2 |
Computing 2 |
|
D&T 2 |
Curriculum for Life 2.5 hours per week |
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Key Stage 4 (Y10 & Y11)
|
English 9 |
Mathematics
9 |
Science
10 |
RE
5 |
Core PE
2 |
| Option 1
5 |
Option 2
5 |
Option 3
5 |
Curriculum for Life 2.5 hours per week |
|
Options
History, Geography, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Digital ICT, Sport, Food Preparation & Nutrition, Engineering, Business Studies, Art & Design, Photography, Drama, Music, Health & Social Care.
Key Stage 5 (Y12 & Y13)
|
Option 1 9 |
Option 2
9 |
Option 3
9 |
Option 4
9 |
Curriculum for Life (Core RE) 2 |
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Curriculum for Life 2 hours per week |
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Options
Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Mathematics, English (Language & Literature), Philosophy & Ethics, Childcare, Sport, Psychology, Art & Design, Criminology, ICT, History, Digital Media, Heath & Social Care, Computer Science, Business Studies.
Key Stage 5 (Level 2)
|
Business & Enterprise 6 |
Travel & Tourism 6 |
Digital Media 6 |
English (Resit) 9 |
Mathematics (Resit) 4 |
Curriculum for Life 2 |
If you require further information about our Curriculum offer, please contact Mr G Lloyd (Senior Deputy Headteacher) at the academy via lloydg@astn.uk