The National Curriculum is followed in all subjects studied at the Academy. The timetable is a one week timetable of 25 periods, each of one hour. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced and to allow for personalisation to meet the needs of all students.
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Subject |
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
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English |
4 periods |
4 periods |
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Maths |
4 periods |
4 periods |
|
Science |
3 periods |
3 periods |
|
Geography |
2 periods |
2 periods |
|
History |
2 periods x 6 groups |
2 periods |
|
Modern Foreign Language (Spanish) |
2 periods |
2 periods |
|
Computing |
2 periods |
2 periods |
|
Design & Technology |
1 period |
1 period |
|
Creative Arts |
1 period |
1 period |
|
Art |
1 period |
1 period |
|
Physical Education |
2 periods |
2 periods |
|
Life Skills |
1 period | 1 period |
|
Step Up Programme (literacy/themed) |
10 periods |
10 periods |
|
Reach Programme |
Personalised withdrawal support for engagement |
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