Overview
Curriculum Intent:
The curriculum at St James’ is inspired by John 10:10. It aims to give every child, regardless of starting points, background or ability, the opportunity to live life to the full and use their gifts and talents for the common good
The whole curriculum is underpinned by our VERITAS values:
- Excellence
- Resilience
- Integrity
- Trust
- Aspiration
- Service
Therefore our curriculum:
- Is holistic, encompassing academic disciplines, enrichment, cultural capital and character development
- Develops mastery, with knowledge being developed from Year 6 to Year 13 through detailed curriculum plans which track back from KS5 to KS2
- Is knowledge based and planned for the layering of knowledge in order that students can build a ‘web’ of information.
- Is engaging and challenges students to think and speak ‘like experts’
- Promotes literacy and oracy
- Promotes VERITAS and the individual search for truth by teaching critical thinking.
Please look at our individual subject websites for a clear view of how this is implemented across the school and how we measure the impact.
The outline of our current curriculum is detailed below
KEY STAGE 3
Religious Education | ICT |
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Drama | Mathematics |
English | Music |
Geography | Physical Education |
History | Scienceâ |
Set Groups
English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, History, Religious Education
Mixed Ability Groups
Art, Drama, Design & Technology, ICT, Music
KEY STAGE 4
Religious Education | Hair & Beauty |
Art | History |
Art Photography | Languages |
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Business Studies |
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Construction |
Mathematics |
Design & Technology: | Media Studies |
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Music |
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Drama |
Physical Education |
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English Language |
Psychology |
English Literature | Science |
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ICT & Computing |
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Geography |
Set Groups
Mathematics, English, Science, Religious Education and ICT & Computing
Other subjects are in mixed ability groups
KEY STAGE 5
Religious Education | |
Art | Mathematics |
Business Studies | Media Studies |
Economics | Physical Education |
English Language | Product Design |
English Language & Literature | Psychology |
Geography | Science: |
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Government & Politics |
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History | |
Theatre Studies | |
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Travel & Tourism |
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