Key Stage 3
BackKey Stage 3 consists of Years 7, 8 and 9, They build on their learning from core subjects in primary school and develop skills and experiences in new subjects. In Year 9 they begin making their choices for the qualifications they will gain at the end of Key Stage 4.
Key Stage 3 subjects and the number of lessons per fortnight
Subject | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
---|---|---|---|
English* | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Maths | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Science | 6 | 6 | 6 |
History | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Geography | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Citizenship | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Religious Studies | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Spanish/French* | 4 | 4 | 4* |
Computing | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Engineering, Art & Design | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Drama | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Music | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Physical Education | 4 | 4 | 4 |
*One English lesson per cycle takes place in the library and students take part in the Accelerated Reader programme of study.