KS3 Curriculum Overview
‘For every student, regardless of background or circumstance, to acquire the knowledge and develop the qualities which will open the door to the future of their choice.’
Laurus Trust schools provide an excellent and rounded education for all their students, regardless of their individual backgrounds, preparing them well for their future careers.
Our curriculum ensures that every student recognises what it takes to succeed, sets aspirational goals and works hard to achieve them with the support of a highly qualified and dedicated team of education professionals.
It is shaped by the students as it responds to their individual needs and is underpinned by the Cornerstones of the Laurus Trust: Academic Aspiration, Culture, Creativity & Rhetoric, Competition & Physical Endeavour, and Leadership & Service.
Our approach to the curriculum also complies with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2014. For further information on how we ensure the curriculum is accessible to those with disabilities or special educational needs please see the Laurus Trust Equality Policy and the SEND information report under the SEND section of our website.
We operate a one-week, 24-lesson timetable cycle. All lessons are 50 minutes long. Please click here to see the structure of the school day.
Key Stage 3 Overview
In Key Stage 3 (KS3) students are taught in small groups for the subjects outlined below. The curriculum in these subjects aligns with the curriculum taught across the Laurus Trust and is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding that they will need to study GCSEs at Key Stage 4 (KS4).
Curriculum Structure
| Subject | Lessons per week |
| Maths | 4 |
| English | 4 |
| Science | 3 |
| Beliefs and Values | 1 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| Art | 2 |
| Project Based Learning | 3 |
| Electives | 5 |
All subjects follow the relevant national curriculum programme of study. For more information please click here.