We are committed to ensuring that students experience a fully rounded, broad and ambitious curriculum.. As a result we put a high priority on literacy and numeracy and  the development of core knowledge and skills across all subject areas. Subject staff have decided on the key knowledge, skills and understanding that students should acquire in each of the core and foundation subjects. These are combined with activities to develop creative, passionate learners who can think analytically and critically. We also promote equality of opportunity and ethical and responsible citizenship.We believe that this is the best preparation for success in key stages four and five and for a rich and fulfilling future.

Sport and physical education are essential within a balanced curriculum. Our students play a variety of team and individual sports and are taught in the excellent facilities in the sports block including the state of the art fitness suite. Art, design and technology is timetabled on a rotation and students cover aspects of food, product design, art and textiles. The projects are designed by our ADT teachers to explore and develop the necessary skills to progress well in these subjects. Computing is a discrete subject in KS3 and develops the foundation for digital literacy. Students become competent in their use of ICT skills and in writing computer programmes to solve problems. Students have regular lessons in music and drama, developing an understanding and appreciation of the Arts. Our Performing Arts faculty helps students to develop their confidence, communication skills and creativity.

French is offered to all students in years seven and eight and students then select from French or Spanish in year nine. The vast majority of our students take one language at GCSE but for those who are exceptional linguists the opportunity is there to study both French and Spanish