THE CURRICULUM

Key Stage 3 [Years 8-10]      

The timetable is organised into a 50 period week and all pupils in Year 8 follow a common curriculum made up of the following subjects with the current period allocation.                                                                          

¹           = Science: a general, balanced course

²           half the year group takes German, the other half Spanish; this is then reversed in year 10

NOTES:

·                In Key Stage 3, the classes are not streamed.

·                Pupils are taught in their form groups [of about 30] for English, Mathematics, French, Spanish, German, Geography, History and Religious Education.  They separate into boys’ and girls’ groups for Physical Education and Games and into groups of 20 for Science.  In IT, Technology, Art and Design, Home Economics and Music, they are taught in smaller groups.

Key Stage 4 [Years 11-12] [under review]

Pupils in Key Stage 4 study for GCSE examinations.  The programme of subjects followed by each pupil attempts to combine a broad and balanced curriculum which enables pupils to keep their options for further study open with as much choice as possible.

*   Those doing Mathematics have 6 periods per week plus 2 Physical Education periods.
     Those doing Additional Mathematics have 7 periods per week plus 1 Physical Education period.

 ** Pupils have the option of reducing the overall number of GCSEs by choosing Private Study.

NOTE:

Additional Mathematics is made available as an extra GCSE subject for those pupils who are considered strong enough mathematically to take it and who wish to do so.  The total number of places will be limited and a decision about this subject will be made on the basis of the end of Year 10 examination results.

Sixth Form [Years 13-14] [under review]

Pupils in Lower Sixth (Year 13) study for AS Level examinations.  The majority will choose 4 from a possible 24 subjects.  We have a very successful collaborative arrangement with our close neighbour Priory Integrated College. 

Pupils from Sullivan have an opportunity to study Business Studies and Health and Social Care at the College and pupils from Priory come to Sullivan to study a variety of subjects.  Pupils are encouraged not to confine their choice exclusively to the Humanities or the Sciences/Mathematics. 

In addition to their AS Level programme, pupils study Careers, PE, Games, General Studies and Personal Development.

In Upper Sixth (Year 14) pupils continue with 3 of their AS subjects and study for A Level examinations.  A small number of pupils take 4 or 5 subjects to A Level.

GCE AS & A2 LEVELS SUBJECTS

* Taught at neighbouring Priory Integrated College.