Mathematics
The Maths curriculum is sequenced to ensure mastery of a range of key mathematical knowledge and skills in the first years, so pupils can then progress this understanding when facing more challenging mathematical concepts at GCSE or A Level study.
Starting from Year 7, pupils develop a strong base in using number and algebra, building fluency to enable them to access linked areas as they progress in their studies.
Pupils cover a range of topics in each year, returning to them over the years to revisit key concepts and deepen their knowledge and understanding. The curriculum is designed to be coherent, so pupils can see and make links between topics throughout the five year study.
In line with the latest thinking on the study of mathematics, curriculum resources have been 'atomised', with new material presented in smaller steps allowing for time for guided and independent practise to ensure a high success rate.
In Year 11, pupils sit the Edexcel GCSE Maths qualification.
Maths
Year 7
Autumn 1 | Number - Place value, decimals, negatives, operations, order of operations, fractions |
Autumn 2 | Algebra - simplify, expand, factorise, substitute, equations |
Spring 1 | Angles and Polygons |
Spring 2 | Fractions, Percentages and FDP |
Summer 1 | Measures and Rounding, 3D Solids, Construction, similarity and congruence |
Summer 2 | Statistics 1 |
Year 8
Autumn 1 | Integers, Standard Form, Ratio and Proportion |
Autumn 2 | Equations, Sequences, Coordinates and Bearings |
Spring 1 | Statistics 2 |
Spring 2 | Rounding, Estimation and Multiplicative Reasoning |
Summer 1 | Perimeter, Area, Circles and Surface Area |
Summer 2 | Probability |
Year 9
Autumn 1 | Manipulating Algebra - simplify, expand, factorise, substitute, indices |
Autumn 2 | Angles, Pythagoras and Right Angled Trigonometry |
Spring 1 | Statistics 3 |
Spring 2 | Fractions, Percentages, FDP and Surds |
Summer 1 | Sequences, Linear Graphs and Real Life Graphs |
Summer 2 | Ratio and Proportion |
Year 10
Autumn 1 | Equations, Inequalities, Rearranging Formulae, Solving Quadratics and Simultaneous Equations |
Autumn 2 | Transformations, Similarity, Surface Area and Volume |
Spring 1 | Multiplicative Reasoning, Growth and Decay |
Spring 2 | Angles, Circle Theorems, Pythagoras and Trigonometry |
Summer 1 | Probability and Statistics |
Summer 2 | Further Graphs - Quadratics, cubics, reciprocals, exponentials, trigonometric |
Year 11
Autumn 1 | Rounding, Proof, Functions and Transformation of Graphs |
Autumn 2 | Vectors, Circle Theorems, Iterations, Construction and Loci |
Spring 1 | Exam Preparation |
Spring 2 | Exam Preparation |
Summer 1 | Exam Preparation |
Summer 2 |
Computing
The Computer Science curriculum equips pupils with the digital literacy skills to go into a world dependant on the use of digital technology.
In Year 7, pupils learn about concepts of cyber security - dealing with online threats and how to keep data secure. They start to build skills in computational thinking through simple block programming before creating games based on more complex sequencing nad programming.
Moving into Year 8, pupils explore text based programming and build their understanding of computer software and networks.
In Year 9, pupils embark on a major programming project, cover Internet programming languages and advanced spreadsheets.
Starting In Year 10, some pupils may continue study towards sitting OCR GCSE Computer Science, which focuses on more advanced programming, computational thinking and algorithms. The majority of pupils will study practical applications of computing via the Edexcel BTEC Digital Information Technology qualification.
Computer Science
Year 7
Autumn 1 | Impact of Technology – Collaborating Online Respectfully |
Autumn 2 | Python |
Spring 1 | Networks: from semaphores to the Internet NCCE |
Spring 2 | Flowol |
Summer 1 | Using Media – Gaining Support for a Cause NCCE |
Summer 2 | Developing for the Web NCCE |
Year 8
Autumn 1 | Computer Systems NCCE |
Autumn 2 | Python PRIMM |
Spring 1 | Cybersecurity NCCE |
Spring 2 | Python |
Summer 1 | Spreadsheets |
Summer 2 | HTML CSS and Java Script CS UK |
Year 9
Autumn 1 | Representations: going audio-visual |
Autumn 2 | Programming Project |
Spring 1 | Physical Computing |
Spring 2 | Networks |
Summer 1 | Advanced Spreadsheets |
Summer 2 | Java Script |
Year 10
Autumn 1 | Programming |
Autumn 2 Spring 1 |
Data Representation |
Spring 2 | System Architecture/Memory |
Summer 1 | Storage and System Software |
Summer 2 | Networks and Cyber Security |
Year 11
Autumn 1 |
Computational thinking and algorithms & Programming |
Autumn 2 | Programming and Translators and facilities of languages |
Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 |
Revision/Reteach |
Summer 2 |
Digital Information Technology
Year 10
Autumn 1
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Component 1 A
Component 3 Modern technologies |
Autumn 2 |
Component 1 A
Component 3 Cyber security |
Spring 1
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Component 1 B
Component 3 The wider implications of digital systems |
Spring 2 |
Component 1 B
Component 3 Planning and communication in digital systems |
Summer 1 Summer 2 |
Component 1C Develop and review a user interface Exam |
Year 11
Autumn 1 |
Component 2A Investigate the role and impact of using data on individuals and organisations Revision |
Autumn 2 |
Component 2B Create a dashboard using data manipulation tools Revision |
Spring 1 |
Component 2B Create a dashboard using data manipulation tools Revision |
Spring 2 |
Component 2C Draw conclusions and review presentation methods Exam |
Summer 1 | |
Summer 2 |