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
3
MFL
5
History
3
Geography
3
Art
2
Performing Arts
1
Computing
2
D&T
2
Music
2
Curriculum for Life
2.5 hours per week

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

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

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
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, ICT, History, Digital Media, Heath & Social Care, Computer Science, Business Studies.

Key Stage 5 (Y12 & Y13)
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