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Curriculum

Student in class

In most subjects, students are taught in groups which reflect their aptitude and ability.  Students currently follow a 50-lesson fortnight with each lesson lasting one hour.


Our Curriculum is designed to:

  • be broad, balanced, comprehensive and accessible to all students. 
  • deliver opportunities for students to gain useful, transferable skills whilst also acquiring relevant knowledge.
  • be ambitious, enabling high standards of academic achievement where outcomes empower students to progress to Higher Education.
  • afford opportunities for all students to develop high levels of literacy and numeracy required for success in the wider curriculum and in adult life. 

Students reading


Personal Development

Our curriculum is underpinned by principles of Personal Development; we want our students to clearly understand how to keep themselves (and others) safe and healthy (online and offline), to be accepting of diversity, to show empathy and kindness, and to make a positive contribution to their school, local, and wider communities.

Our curriculum provides a range of spiritual, moral, social and cultural opportunities which promote students’ sense of moral and social responsibility. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive and develop as healthy individuals and good citizens, with the strength of character and resilience that will help them to cope with choices and overcome the challenges they are likely to encounter in life. 

Our Careers Education, Information and Guidance provision supports our students to make appropriate choices and provides a wide range of opportunities and experiences to inspire students to succeed in the next stage in their education, training or employment. 



Key Stage Three

The following number of one-hour lessons is taught in each subject per fortnight throughout years 7-9.

Subject

Number of lessons per fortnight

English

7

Mathematics

7

Science

7

Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) *

5

Geography

3

History

3

Religious Studies, Self & Society

3

Art

2

Music

2

Drama

2

Design & Technology

2

Food Technology

1

Physical Education

4

Computing

2

*MFL: French and German are taught in years 7 and 8. Most students select one of these to continue into Year 9 and a small number of students continue with both languages in Year 9.


For further details please see individual subject department pages


Key Stage Four

In Years 10 and 11, students follow a common core curriculum; all students study for GCSEs in Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Science (Double or Triple award) History or Geography and Religious Studies.

Most students also study for a GCSE in either French or German.

Additionally, students select from a range of ‘option’ subjects.

Every year, GCSE option subjects are selected in response to students’ aptitudes and the school’s commitment to the EBacc portfolio. We are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum which is appropriate to the needs of all of our learners.

The following GCSEs are currently taught at Key Stage 4

 

Mathematics

English Language

English Literature

Science ‘Trilogy’ (Double Award)

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

History

Geography

Religious Studies

French

German

Music

Drama

Art

Fashion & Textiles

Photography

Business Studies

Physical Education

Design and Technology

Food and Nutrition

Computer Science

Creative iMedia

The following Vocational or Level 1 / 2 qualifications are currently taught at Key Stage 4

·       Level 1 & 2 Health and Social Care

·       Level 1 ABC Certificate Horticulture

·       Level 1 ABC Award / Certificate Motor Vehicle Studies (Motorcycle Pathways)

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.

Our Schools

Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. Our schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils. The Trust was initially established in 2015. We believe that all of our schools have strengths and areas to develop, and that all can improve through sharing expertise and wisdom. The Trust understands that there will be excellent practice in each school, and that every school will be able to contribute to the development of the Trust as a whole.