Subject Allocations and Subject Offer
Curriculum offer
The curriculum offer at North Chadderton School provides all students with a broad and balanced knowledge-rich curriculum. It enables our students to leave us as work ready, lifelong learners, who are happy, investigative and inquiring.
The curriculum allows all students to develop skills, embed knowledge and achieve academic excellence, so that their lives are transformed, and they can contribute positively to local, national and global communities.
Key Stage 3
|
Subject |
Hours per week (of 25 hours per week) |
|
English |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
4 |
|
Science |
4 |
|
History |
2 |
|
Geography |
2 |
|
Modern Foreign Languages |
2 |
|
Religious Studies |
1 |
|
Art |
1 |
|
Design Technology |
1 |
|
Information Technology / Computing |
1 |
|
Drama |
0.5 |
|
Physical Education |
1.5 |
|
Personal Development Programme |
0.5 |
|
Music |
0.5 |
Key Stage 4
|
Subject |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
|
English |
4.5 |
4.5 |
|
Mathematics |
4.5 |
4.5 |
|
Science |
5 |
5 |
|
Option 1 |
3 |
3 |
|
Option 2 |
3 |
3 |
|
Option 3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Physical Education |
1 |
1 |
|
Personal Development Programme |
1 |
1 |
Key Stage 4 Subject Offer
Students are able to select their Key Stage 4 options subjects from the following courses (where student numbers mean it is viable to run the course):
|
GCSEs |
Spanish, French, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Psychology, Film Studies, Sociology, Dance, Drama, PE, 3D Art, Fine Art, Business Studies, Design and Technology, Food and Nutrition, Computer Science, Textiles, Media Studies, Photography |
|
Vocational Qualifications |
Art & Design (Graphics), Children's Play and Development, Health and Social Care, Performing Arts, Enterprise and Marketing, Digital IT, Sports Studies, Hospitality and Catering, Music. |
Key Stage 5
THE 16-19 STUDY PROGRAMME
The post-16 curriculum is designed to provide all students with a structured and challenging individualised learning programme that supports their development and progression.
We offer programmes of study at levels 2 and 3 and provide a wide range of academic and applied general (vocational) qualifications that link clearly to training, employment or higher education. Prior to choosing their options, all year 11 students undertake a specially designed Pathways to Success programme which includes Sixth Form Open Evening, career-based guidance lessons, taster sessions and an individual interview with staff before making their final choices.
Our Sixth Form prospectus provides information about the study programmes available to students (approximately 30), the entry requirements and pathways, and the support available to students to help them progress through the Sixth Form and onto their chosen destination.
Students who have not been successful in gaining a Grade 4 in Maths or English have the opportunity to retake one or both of these GCSE subjects alongside leadership courses and GCE A Level and/or Applied General courses. This allows students to develop their learning beyond Level 2 qualifications and provides progression either to further study at North Chadderton Sixth Form or employment/training or education elsewhere.
The courses offered to students are listed below:
A Levels Courses:
| English Language | English Literature | Mathematics |
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics |
| Philosophy and Ethics | Film Studies | Government and Politics |
| History | Geography | Fine Art |
| Sociology | Psychology | Graphic Art |
| Business Studies | Economics | Spanish |
| Product Design |
Applied General (Vocational) Courses:
| Performing Arts | Applied Science | Information Technology |
| Children’s Play, Learning and Development | Applied Business | Computing |
|
Creative Digital Media Production |
Applied Law | Health and Social Care |
|
Sport and Physical Activity |
EPQ
As part of the study programme, some students will embark upon the Extended Project Qualification which is a largely self-directed and self-motivated project which encourages creativity and curiosity.
Work Experience
All study programmes also include a bespoke work placement in Year 12.
These placements help inform students with career choices, develop the relevant occupational skills and help instil the attitudes and behaviours expected at work.
Other activities within the Study Programme
Students also take part in a wide variety of other non-qualification opportunities including mentoring, debating, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, the Young Enterprise Award, and the Senior Student Team. In addition to this, all students take part in charity work at various times of the academic year and raise money for a chosen charity.
The Personal Development Programme runs alongside this and is a one hour taught lesson that focuses on developing study skills, independent learning strategies, organisation skills and also includes careers advice and guidance.