The Southchurch High School Curriculum

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5-Year Curriculum Pathway

  • Students are placed into 1 of 6 form brackets based on Key Stage 2 performance (A, B, C, D, E, F)
  • Southchurch has a 1week timetable, featuring 25 x 1 hour taught lessons, plus a 30-minute tutorial period/assembly each day.
  • PSHE/RE are delivered via a carousel (1 lesson per week in years 7 – 9)
  • PSHE/RE are delivered through several specific PSHE days across years 10 and 11
  • At Key Stage 4, students study the following core subjects:
    • English Language
    • English Literature
    • Mathematics
    • Double Science – Trilogy
    • GCSE PE or Coaching Sport
  • At Key Stage 4, students have the following option choices:
    • Geography
    • History
    •  Computer Science
    • Art
    • Hospitality & Catering
    • Music
    • Drama
    • Health & Social Care
    • Sociology
    • Citizenship
    • French
    • Media Studies
    • Child Development
    • DT
    • Construction
    • Photography