The Key Stage Three curriculum covers the content of the National Curriculum. This ensures students study a broad and balanced curriculum that builds on, but not repeats, students’ learning in Key Stage Two.

The curriculum is knowledge rich and supports students to remember the core knowledge required to progress to the next stage of their learning.

Key Stage 4 provides the opportunity for all students to study a strong academic core of subjects and qualifications appropriate to their aspirations.

Students in Year 10 have the opportunity to personalise their own curriculum pathway and specialise in subject areas most appropriate to their needs, interests or future career paths.  The additional time dedicated to these specialism subjects enables students to master the subject, fostering deeper conceptual understanding. This will build powerful knowledge which ensures students are sufficiently challenged and grasp the key concepts needed for success in Year 11 and beyond.

All students study Religious Education which develop religiously literate, engaged and spiritual young people with the knowledge, understanding and skills to positively contribute to the world in which they live.

The majority of students at Key Stage 4 will study the full English Baccalaureate range of subjects, which includes English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (Geography or History) and a Modern Foreign Language (French or Spanish). This core curriculum will provide a solid basis for further and higher education.

The curriculum at St. Cuthbert’s extends beyond the academic.  It is intended to provide opportunities and experiences for students which enables them to develop and discover a variety of interests and talents.  St. Cuthbert’s Skills for Life curriculum will build independence, resilience and confidence in students.  It will also equip them to be responsible, active citizens with a fully developed sense of fundamental British values.

Each year group has a personal development curriculum which enhances students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Included in this curriculum there is a focus on wellbeing which runs strategically throughout the year and is explored in assemblies, acts of collective worship, form tutor time and enrichment opportunities.

For any further information on our curriculum, please contact Mrs C Hunt who will be happy to help.