Key stage 3
Within the faculty we believe that short 6 weeks projects work well for our students. Every 6 weeks our students are assessed and a new project begins. This allows our students to sample a wide range of material areas each year and therefore increase their technological understanding. The key stage 3 curriculum is progressive and therefore as the students move through the year groups they experience greater challenge whilst building upon previous knowledge and understanding.
Key stage 4
Within our faculty we believe it is important to offer our students a wide range of choices to allow them to both enjoy and succeed.
Our Key Stage 4 students are currently studying one or more of the following courses. Please note that we try to personalise the curriculum as much as possible therefore these course may change for future year groups.
Year Group | Subject | Qualification Type | Course Title | Exam Board | Link to course related documents and specifications |
10 & 11 | Engineering | BTEC Diploma | BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (QCF) | Edexcel | http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts10/eng/Pages/default.aspx |
10 & 11 | Engineering | BTEC Diploma | BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering (QCF) | Edexcel | http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts10/eng/Pages/default.aspx |
10 & 11 | Graphic Products | GCSE | Design and Technology: Graphic Products | AQA | http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/dandt/new/graphic_materials.php |
10 & 11 | Resistant Materials | GCSE | Design and Technology: Resistant Materials | AQA | http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/dandt/new/resistant_materials.php |
10 & 11 | ICT | OCR Nationals (2010) | OCR Nationals Level 2 National First Award in ICT | OCR | http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/type/nationals_2010/ict/l2/documents/ |
10 | Catering | GCSE | Catering Single Award | WJEC | http://www.wjec.co.uk/index.php?subject=38 |
11 | Child Development | GCSE | Home Economics: Child Development | OCR | http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/type/gcse/hpsc/child_dev/ |
11 | Food Technology | GCSE | Design and Technology: Food Technology | AQA | http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/newgcses/dandt/new/food_materials.php |
Upcoming Events
Year 8 Girls Immunisations
Year 8 girls HPV immunisations
5 May 2015
Year 10 Parents Evening
Year 10 Parents Evening
4 pm - 6 pm 20 May 2015
Early Transition Evening
Year 6 parents and students
4 pm - 6 pm 24 June 2015
Year 7 Uniform Collection Day
New Year 7 students can collect their uniform orders from the Academy
Friday 21 August from 10.00 am until 2.30 pm