Curriculum

In Year 9, students build on the knowledge and skills developed during Key Stage 3 in Years 7 and 8, while completing their study of a broad and balanced range of subjects. 

Alongside core subjects such as English, Maths and Science, students also experience a wide variety of additional subjects taught once per fortnight. This gives them valuable insight ahead of making informed GCSE option choices during the spring term, before beginning their GCSE courses in September of Year 10. 

We also offer RPE (Religion, Philosophy and Ethics), helping students develop a broader understanding of topics such as politics, law and finance, in line with Government guidance on citizenship education. 

To add to our already ambitious curriculum, we include Life Skills in Year 9, to support students in literacy, careers, finance, budgeting and the skills needed to support them in their life.   

Class sizes are typically around 27 students, and students study 50 lessons per fortnight. 

Key Stage 3

At GCSE, all students study English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science. They also choose at least one humanity subject from Geography and/or History. 

In addition, students select three further option subjects, allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests and strengths. For those wishing to pursue Separate Sciences, this can be chosen as one of their option subjects. 

Key Stage 4

At sixth form, students take three subjects, each of which is 9 hours of study.

Full details of our options process and the courses offered are available by viewing our Options booklet below. Please click HERE or click on the image below to open the PDF.

 

If you have any queries please contact Mrs Bridges ebr@northbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk 

 

 

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