The school is arranged into 5 Areas of Learning (AoL). Students are assigned to an Area of Learning and they will stay in this Area for all of their school career - developing a strong supportive relationship with their peers and the team of teachers in their Area. Family members will be put into the same Area of Learning but not necessarily the same Review Group. The Areas of Learning are led by an Assistant Headteacher, supported by a Pastoral leader:
Area of Learning |
Subjects |
Head of AoL |
Pastoral Leader |
Communication & Culture (CC) |
English, MFL, Film Studies, Media Studies, Drama |
Ms. P. Kerr |
Ms. J. Griffiths |
Creative & Physical Design (CPD) |
Art, Music, PE, Technology |
Mrs. P. Skoyles |
Mrs. S. Molyneux |
Ethos & Personal Development (EPD) |
RE, Citizenship, PHSE, History |
Mr. J. Reilly |
Mrs. J. Devine |
Environmental & Scientific Understanding (ESU) |
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Psychology, Geography. |
Mr. S. McQuillian |
Mr. H. Nelson |
Numeracy & Enterprise (NE) |
Maths, ICT, Business, Economics |
Mrs. L. Chalk |
Mr. R. Cruse |
In year 7 students are taught in mixed-ability groups for most subjects - called by a Saints name (Anna, Clare, Joan, Simon, Peter, Luke). At the end of each day, students have 20 minutes Review Time, with their Review Tutor, in mixed age "vertical" Review Groups. This is to encourage students to reflect on their personal learning in a family environment. In addition, they will also have an "Enrichment" lesson, covering Citizenship and PHSE topics, taught in their Saints group.
Years 7 - 9 The following subjects are taught at Key Stage 3:
- Religious Education
- Science
- Maths
- English
- ICT
- Physical Education
- Modern Foreign Language (French or German)
- Geography
- History
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Technology (which includes: Design & Technology, Food, Resistant Materials & Textiles)
Year 10 - 11 All students follow courses leading to GCSEs in the following subjects:
- Religious Education
- Mathematics
- English Literature
- English Language
- Science (double award or separate sciences)
- ICT
Students then have a choice of subjects, leading to GCSEs:
- Art & Design
- Business Studies
- Drama
- Geography
- History
- Music
- Physical Education
- French or German
- Technology selected from: Electronic Products, Food, Graphic Design, Resistant Materials & Textile
Sixth Form A range of options are available in the Sixth Form, including A level GCE, Applied A levels and GNVQ (being replaced next year by B Tech qualifications).
Details are available in the Sixth Form prospectus. |