Key Stage 3
Detailed information about specific subjects can be found under the Curriculum by Department drop-down menu.
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||
| Subject | ppf* | Subject | ppf* | Subject | ppf* |
| English | 7 | English | 7 | English | 7 |
| Mathematics | 7 | Mathematics | 7 | Mathematics | 7 |
| Science | 6 | Science | 6 | Science | 5 |
| Art | 1 | Art | 2 | Art | 2 |
| Computing | 1 | Computing | 2 | Computing | 2 |
| Design Technology | 3 | Design Technology | 3 | Design Technology | 3 |
| Drama | 1 | Drama | 1 | Drama | 1 |
| Geography | 4 | Geography | 3 | Geography | 4 |
| History | 4 | History | 4 | History | 3 |
| Languages (French and German) | 5 | Languages (French & German | 6 | Languages (French or German or Global Citizen Studies) | 6 |
| Music | 1 | Music | 2 | Music | 2 |
| PE | 4 | PE | 4 | PE | 4 |
| Personal Development | 1 | Personal Development | 1 | Personal Development | 2 |
| Religion and Ethics | 1 | Religion and Ethics | 2 | Religion and Ethics | 2 |
| Well-Being | 1 | ||||
(*periods per fortnight)
Teaching groups are set according to ability in Maths from Year 7, in English and Languages from Year 8, and in DT and Science in Year 9.
Key Stage 4
Year 10
Detailed information about specific subjects can be found under the Curriculum by Department drop-down menu.
Our Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) curriculum is characterised by an increasing element of choice for students. 40% of curriculum time is for studying courses that students have chosen. Students are carefully prepared for making their choices with appropriate advice and guidance.
| English | Maths | Science | RE | PD | Games |
| 8ppf | 8ppf | 10ppf | 1ppf | 1ppf | 2ppf |
| Students will study four subjects from the list here. Courses are GCSEs unless stated otherwise. Each subject will be timetabled for 5 periods per fortnight. (Those wishing to study Hair & Beauty will study three subjects, as this course requires 10 periods per fortnight). In their selection, all students must choose at least one subject from: French, Geography, German, History, Separate Sciences. |
|
| Art & Design Animal Care BTEC Business Studies Computer Science Drama DT Product Design Food Preparation & Nutrition French | Geography German Hair & Beauty Technical Award (at Cornwall College) Health & Social Care (Cambridge National Certificate) History Media Studies Music Separate Sciences Sport Studies (Cambridge National Certificate) |
The English Baccalaureate
This is intended as a recognition of the achievement of those students who achieve grades A*-C in English, mathematics, sciences, a language and a humanities subject.
At saltash.net community school, the required range of subjects needed for the EBacc is:
- English GCSE
- Mathematics GCSE
- Science and Additional Science GCSEs or 2 GCSEs from Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Geography or History GCSE
- French or German GCSE
Year 11
Choices available are shown in the following tables:
| English | Maths | Science | RE | PD | Games |
| 7ppf | 7ppf | 10ppf | 2ppf | 2ppf | 2ppf |
| Students will study four subjects from the list here. Courses are GCSEs unless stated otherwise. Each subject will be timetabled for 5 periods per fortnight. (Those wishing to study Hair & Beauty will study three subjects, as this course requires 10 periods per fortnight). In their selection, all students must choose at least one subject from: Computer Science, French, Geography, German, History, Separate Sciences. |
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| Art & Design Animal Care BTEC Business Studies Children’s Learning and Development Technical Award Computer Science Drama DT Product Design Engineering Studies (NCFE Level 1 Certificate) Food Preparation and Nutrition | French Geography German Hair & Beauty Technical Award (at Cornwall College) History Media Studies Music PE Separate Sciences |
Key Stage 5
Detailed information about specific subjects can be found on the school website under the Curriculum by Department drop-down menu.
Student choice almost completely determines the shape of the post-16 curriculum. The range of subjects shown below is in place from September 2018.
Most students in Year 12 and 13 will follow 3 courses over their two years; they will be allowed to study 4 for a period of two weeks to help them ensure that their choice of 3 is right for them. Subjects are allocated 9 or 10 periods of teaching per fortnight. With the exception of those following a re-take course in English or Maths, all Year 12 students will be required to complete the Extended Project Qualification over 1 year.
A structured programme of Careers Education and Guidance is provided for all Sixth Form students (from January of Year 12 to December of Year 13) and there is the opportunity for all students to access an accredited Sports Leadership course. Wednesday afternoon in each week is reserved for this activity, as well as for Games.
Year 12
| Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Additional Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Art | Geography | English Language | Extended Project |
| German | Business Studies | Maths | History | English and Maths GCSE |
| Media Studies | Chemistry | Further Maths | Maths | Games |
| Physics | English Literature | Sociology | Sport Studies | Careers |
| Psychology | Applied Science | Music | Psychology |
Year 13
| Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Additional Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Chemistry | Biology | Art | Games |
| Geography | Product Design | Physics | Business Studies | Careers |
| History | English Language | Philosophy | English Literature | |
| Mathematics | English Literature | Psychology | Further Maths | |
| Media Studies | Mathematics | Sociology | Media Studies | |
| Music | PE | Theatre Studies | Psychology | |
| Applied Science | Government and Politics |
