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The Key Stage 3 curriculum covers Years 7, 8 and 9. Upon entry, students are placed in mixed ability forms of approximately thirty children and are taught in these groups for some subjects.
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 pursue the National Curriculum studying the following subjects. Click on each subject area the list below to view more information.
| Subjects | Hours per week |
|---|---|
| English | 3/4 |
| Maths | 3/4 |
| Science | 3 |
| MFL | 3 |
| PE | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Geography | 2 |
| Religious Studies | 1 |
| Computing | 1 |
| Art | 1 |
| Music/Drama | 1 |
| Design and Technology | 1 |
| Home Economics | 1 |
In Year 9 students make their GCSE choices for the start of Year 10. Details about the KS4 options process can be found here: