Curriculum

In years 7, 8 and 9, all pupils study the statutory National Curriculum subjects; Mathematics, English, Science, MFL, Geography, History, Art and Design, Design Technology, Music and Citizenship in addition to the non-statutory subjects Drama, Religious Education, Personal Development and Computing. In the Spring Term of Year 9 pupils select which optional subjects they will study in Years 10 and 11.

In years 10 and 11, all pupils continue to follow a core programme of Mathematics, English Language and English Literature, Religious Education, Science, PE and Personal Development and Citizenship. At KS4 Science GCSEs are offered in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as well as Combined Science.

The majority of pupils will study the core curriculum plus:

• A Modern Foreign Language (French, German or Spanish)
• A humanities subject (History or Geography)

The following optional subjects are available:

• A second humanities subject (History or Geography)
• A second Modern Foreign Language (French, German or Spanish)
• Art and Design
• Business Studies
• Catering
• Computer Science
• Dance
• Drama
• Health and Social Care
• Music
• PE/Sport
• Product Design (Resistant Materials or Textiles)
• Sociology

Work experience is a vital part of Key Stage 4. It gives pupils an insight into the world of work and can help to influence post –16 choices and career plans. All Year 10 pupils spend a week taking part in Work Experience. Placements vary a great deal and have included experiences in the Army, offices, nurseries and schools, theatres, engineering companies, catering, journalism, archaeology, the RAF, banking, travel agencies and so on.

A wide range of subjects are offered at St. Peter’s Sixth Form. Pupils select three subjects to study over two years. All pupils have the option to study AS Level Core Maths in Y12. Pupils studying Mathematics may wish to study Further Mathematics as a fourth subject.

All pupils will study the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or Christian Living as part of their religious and vocational education. Pupils can choose from a range of enrichment activities, such as supporting in KS3 lessons, paired reading, peer mentoring/mediation or PE.