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KS3 Curriculum
Our Key Stage 3 curriculum meets statutory requirements. Further to these requirements, we offer additional personalised provision and enrichment opportunities ensuring that students of all abilities make good progress. Key Stage 3 personalised provision includes:
- Literacy catch-up provision for students below age related expectations in Year 7
- Timetabled literacy lessons enabling students to access more demanding reformed GCSE exam questions
- Our TIARA Pledge which develops students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness
KS4 Curriculum
At The Axholme Academy we offer a broad and balanced Key Stage 4 curriculum which is appropriate for students of all abilities. Our Key Stage 4 curriculum is divided into core, guided and optional elements.
Our core subjects are English (WJEC), Maths (AQA), Science (AQA - Biology, Chemistry & Physics or Combined Science: Trilogy), ICT, PE and Complementary Studies (personal, social, health and economic education; citizenship and religious education).
Guided subjects are identified through consultation between subject leaders, pastoral leaders and senior leaders. During this consultation, we review how each student has progressed during Key Stage 3 to identify the guided subjects that are best matched to their strengths and needs. Our Key Stage 4 Guided Options structure is outlined below:
| Core Subjects | Guided Subjects | Option Subjects |
|---|---|---|
|
English English Literature Maths Science CS PE ICT |
French Spanish Literacy Study+ Separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) |
Cambridge National in Health & Social Care Cambridge National in Enterprise and Marketing Cambridge National in Sport Studies Cambridge National in Digital Information Technology Geography History Media Religious Studies Art: Fine Art Art: Textiles Design Music Physical Education Computer Science Food Preparation & Nutrition |
Year 9 Options
We run our options process during the Spring term allowing students to specialise in a reduced number of GCSE and equivalent subjects during Years 10 and 11. Humanities and Technology options commence during the Summer term in Year 9 enabling students to focus their learning within these areas post options.
The combination of subjects available within our options changes annually. If you would like any further information about specific courses being delivered during Key Stage 4, or would like to know about plans for future academic years, please email us on admin@theaxholmeacademy.com or call us on 01724 710368.