St Chris Senior Curriculum: Independence and Creativity

Years 7 to 9 (Key Stage 3) Curriculum 

In Years 7 to 9, our curriculum is designed to offer a broad spectrum of subjects, laying a strong foundation for the transition from primary to secondary education. The focus is not only on academic growth but also on ensuring students feel at home, settled, and equipped with the skills for successful independent learning.

Curriculum Information Year 7

Curriculum Information Year 8

Curriculum Information Year 9

Years 10 and 11 (GCSE) Curriculum

Years 10 and 11 (IV and V Group) are an exciting step for pupils to hone in on their interests and their preferred academic choices. St Chris pupils are challenged, inspired and supported to undertake GCSE courses. There is an increased academic demand but also a deepening of understanding, providing the basis for the tep pupils will make from the end of Year 11 to the Sixth Form at St Chris.

Pupils follow a curriculum which leads to between eight and ten GCSE awards.

The core curriculum is compulsory for everyone and includes:

• English Language and English Literature
• Mathematics
• Sciences - Biology, Chemistry and Physics (two or three GCSEs)

In addition to the core curriculum students also choose three subject options from a broad range of GCSE subject choices (and one BTEC Level 2 choice in place of one of your GCSE choices). Wherever possible it is sensible to aim for a balanced programme of study however St Chris does not require a pupil to choose courses to include all the main curriculum areas (languages, humanities, creative subjects and technology). It is possible, therefore, to select a combination of subjects tailored to individual strengths and needs.

In discussion with the academic team, there is also the possibility for students to take an additional fourth option as an after school session. We offer GCSE Astronomy or a Level 2 Certificate (equivalent to a GCSE) in Further Maths as additional after school options.

Curriculum Information GCSE