Curriculum Overviews

Curriculum Overviews

Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9)

The first three years at Allestree Woodlands are the years for establishing a strong and broad foundation for further study. Students are taught in a variety of different ways, depending on their needs and abilities.

The curriculum at Key Stage 3 includes the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science and the foundation subjects of Art, Design and Technology, Drama, Geography, History, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish or German), Music, Physical Education (PE), PSHE & Careers and Religious Education.

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

Year 10 and 11 students follow a core curriculum of Mathematics, English, Science, PSHE & Careers and Physical Education.

In addition to these subjects students will choose from further GCSE courses including Art, Business Studies, Computing, Creative Media, Design and Technology, Drama, Engineering, Food and Nutrition, Geography, German, Spanish, Health and Social Care, History, Music, Philosophy and Ethics, Physical Education and Work Related Learning.

Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13)

More information about our Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form curriculum can be found on our Courses Page.