Curriculum

Our curriculum has been designed to deliver an exciting and stimulating five year progressive programme. We focus on key skills at Key Stage 3 for two years where we foster a love of learning through a broad and balanced curriculum.

Our Key Stage 4 programme is extended over three years to develop a deeper understanding and mastery of subjects at GCSE level, in order to achieve the highest outcomes and to aspire for every student to reach their potential.

Core Subjects

These are subjects that all students will study and provide a foundation of knowledge applicable across a wide range of subjects.

English Language and Literature	2 GCSE's
Maths	1 GCSE
Science Triple Scientists study 3 GCSE's (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)	2 GCSE's
French	1 GCSE or equivalent
Core PE	Non GCSE
Religious Studies	Non GCSE

Optional Subjects

These are specialised subjects that students will choose from.  Choices should be made based on the direction students want to take with their further education, training or career.

Geography	Graphic Communication	Creative I-Media
History	Computer Science	Art Graphics
Religious Studies	Art, Craft and Design	Music
Design and Technology	Textiles	Dance
Hospitality and Catering	Photography	Drama
Sociology	Psychology	Business Studies
Health and Social Care	Sports Studies	Triple Science

Our Key Stage 5 provision is delivered alongside our Partners – as part of The East Northamptonshire College (TENC) - The Ferrers School and The Rushden Academy. Our joint provision has the most comprehensive choice of subjects in the County, consisting of twenty nine A Levels plus ten BTEC additional Level 3 courses and four Level 2 post-sixteen options. Please visit www.tenconline.co.uk for further details about the available courses.

To find out more about our Curriculum, please contact the Heads of Department.  Contact details are available on each subject page. 

 

Huxlow Science College - Curriculum Policy

Huxlow Academy - Teaching for Learning Policy