Learning
OUR CURRICULUM
A highly effective knowledge-engaged curriculum, consistently driven by the explicit teaching of vocabulary and reading, informed by educational research into how children acquire and retain knowledge, enhanced by exceptional development of our children’s character.
All children at Mount Grace School follow a broad and balanced curriculum which allows them to thrive both as students and individuals in society. Teachers at Mount Grace School engage in educational research, professional networks and further study in order to design and sequence a curriculum that leads to academic excellence and strong character development for their next steps.
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
YEAR 7, 8, 9: All students study all subjects in order to benefit from the breadth of learning on offer across a range of subjects that explore the best of what has been said and thought about that subject:
- English Literature, Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- French
- Latin
- Citizenship
- Religious Education
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Food Technology
- Design and Technology
- Graphics Communication
- Physical Education
YEAR 10 AND 11:
All students study the following gain GCSE qualifications in the following subjects:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Science (as Combined or as separate Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Citizenship
All students continue to have lessons in the following non-qualification subjects:
- Physical Education
- Religious Education/PSHE
The remainder of the timetable is made up of the optional subjects chosen below by the student. Subjects on offer vary year on year depending on demand but include:
- Art
- Business Studies
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- French
- Food, Nutrition and Preparation
- Geography
- Health and Social Care
- History
- Latin
- Music
- Sport
YEAR 12 AND 13:
There is a wide range of courses on offer including both vocational BTEC and academic A Levels and Mount Grace sixth form is in consortium with Chancellor's School so that students can access a wider combination of subjects across both sites. Students will apply to a 'home' school but will access the free minibus service so that they can attend lessons on either site.
The 6th form Consortium Brochure can be accessed here:
The bespoke 6th form timetable will also include allocated study periods, access to the careers curriculum as well as time for community service or school-wide student leadership roles.
Curriculum Maps
Click on the links below to view the Curriculum Map for each year: