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 Curriculum Offer
| English - 8 Lessons | Mathematics - 8 Lessons | Science - 6 Lessons | RE - 6 Lessons | Core PE - 4 Lessons | MFL - 5 Lessons |
| History - 3 Lessons | Geography - 3 Lessons | Art - 2 Lessons | Performing Arts - 2 Lessons | Computing - 2 Lessons | D&T - 2 Lessons |
| Curriculum for Life - 2.5 hours per week | |||||
Year 8 Curriculum Offer
| English - 8 Lessons | Mathematics - 8 Lessons | Science - 6 Lessons | RE - 5 Lessons | Core PE - 4 Lessons | MFL - 5 Lessons |
| History - 3 Lessons | Geography - 3 Lessons | Art - 2 Lessons | Performing Arts - 2 Lessons | Computing - 2 Lessons | D&T - 2 Lessons |
| Curriculum for Life - 2.5 hours per week | |||||
Year 9 Curriculum Offer
| English - 8 Lessons | Mathematics - 8 Lessons | Science - 6 Lessons | RE - 5 Lessons | Core PE - 4 Lessons | MFL - 5 Lessons |
| History - 3 Lessons | Geography - 3 Lessons | Art - 2 Lessons | Drama - 1 Lessons | Computing - 2 Lessons | D&T - 2 Lessons |
| Music - 2 Lessons | Curriculum for Life - 2.5 hours per week | ||||
Year 10 & 11 Curriculum Offer
| English - 9 Lessons | Mathematics - 9 Lessons | Science - 10 Lessons | RE - 5 Lessons | Core PE - 2 Lessons |
| Option 1 - 5 Lessons | Option 2 - 5 Lessons | Option 3 - 5 Lessons | Curriculum for Life - 2.5 hours per week | |
Options
History, Geography, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Creative iMedia, Sport, Food Preparation & Nutrition, Engineering, Business Studies, Art & Design, Photography, Drama, Music, Health & Social Care.
Year 12 & 13 Curriculum Offer
| Option 1 - 9 Lessons | Option 2 - 9 Lessons | Option 3 - 9 Lessons | Option 4 - 9 Lessons | Core RE - 2 Lessons |
| Curriculum for Life - 2.5 hours per week | ||||
Options
Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Mathematics, English (Language & Literature), Philosophy & Ethics, Childcare, Sport, Psychology, Art & Design, Criminology, Games Design, History, Digital Media, Heath & Social Care, Computer Science, Business Studies.
KS5 - Level 2 Programme
| Business & Enterprise - 6 Lessons | Travel & Tourism - 6 Lessons | Digital Media - 6 Lessons | English (Resit) - 9 Lessons | Mathematics (Resit) - 9 Lessons | MFL - 5 Lessons |
| Curriculum for Life - 2.5 hours per week | |||||
If you require further information about our Curriculum offer, please contact Mr G Lloyd (Senior Deputy Headteacher) at the academy via lloydg@astn.uk