Students in Years 7 – Year 9 are collectively referred to as Key Stage 3 (KS3). During KS3, students follow a course of study which provides a broad and balanced range of learning experiences based on the UK National Curriculum but modified for our school’s location, cultural context and values.

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Our innovative Key Stage 3 programme caters for the Seven Developmental Needs of the Early Adolescent - Physical Activity, Competence and Achievement, Self-Definition, Creative Expression, Positive Social Interactions, Structure and Meaningful Participation. It is designed to complement and work with, not against, the distinct cognitive profile of younger teenagers in Years 7-9. Students are supported in the acquisition and development of a range of higher order thinking skills - analysis, evaluation and innovation during lessons for each subject.

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In Years 7 and 8, our Connected Learning Programme (CLP) develops foundational skills and knowledge to set young teenagers up in the best way possible for academic success in Year 9 and beyond. 

 

In Year 9, students are prepared for IGCSE pathways, moving to different teachers for each core subject, including specialist Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons. 
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Subject Offerings for KS3 Students:

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• English

• Mathematics

• General Science (taught as three separate disciplines - Physics, Chemistry, Biology - from Year 9)

• Computer Science

• Humanities (History & Geography)

• Art

• PE

• Additional Languages (Thai + Hindi/Mandarin/Punjabi)

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Pastoral Care:  Our academic curriculum is underpinned by a pastoral programme which develops the individual skills necessary for students to make the right decisions, take responsibility for their actions and be globally aware.

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Preparation for IGCSE study: From Term 2 of Year 9, students are supported to make decisions about the IGCSE courses they will pursue during Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11).​

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