At St Bede’s the intention of the curriculum is to:
- Ensure that all students, in all subjects encounter a knowledge rich curriculum that reflects the person of Christ and is aligned with the teachings and mission of the Church.
- Provide students with the knowledge, skills and opportunities required to leave The Academy with a broad range of quality qualifications which may include the EBacc and to be able to effectively access both local and national jobs market.
- Provide all students a knowledge rich curriculum through Key Stage 3, so that even if they do not continue studying the subject in Key Stage 4, they have secured knowledge and skills that prepares them to access future learning.
- Provide opportunities both in and out of school to develop the whole child so that they can fully participate in enrichment activities, feel safe and are able to contribute positively to society and their future careers.
- Provide challenge and support for vulnerable students who should access the full curriculum.
The curriculum at St Bede’s follows the national pattern of being divided into the key stages of three and four. Key Stage Three is spread across Years 7, 8 and 9 and represents a transition from year 6 in the primary and the establishment of a solid base of preparation for the externally assessed courses of Key Stage Four during Years 10 and 11.
In Years 7, 8 and 9 students are organised into academic ability sets for Maths and Science. Timetable considerations allow for Maths and Science to be set independently. All other courses are taught in mixed ability groups. Students are taught in mixed ability groups in English.
In Year 7, all students study both French and German. At the end of Year 7, students opt to specialise in one of these languages throughout Year 8 and 9.
