KS4 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.
KS4 Curriculum Structure
| Subject | Lessons per week |
| Maths | 4 |
| English | 5 |
| Science | 4 |
| Art | 4 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| Beliefs and Values | 1 |
| Electives | 4 |
Year 10
In Year 10, students will be taught in small groups for the subjects outlined in the KS4 curriculum structure table (see above).
They will study for GCSEs in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- English Literature
- English Language
- Science (Double Award)
- Art
Students will also have time allocated for Physical Education and Beliefs and Values, as well as having the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award as part of the Electives programme.
Year 11
In Year 11, for the 2024-2025 academic year, students will be taught in small groups for the subjects outlined in the KS4 curriculum structure table (see above).
They will study for GCSEs in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- English Literature
- English Language
- Science (Single Award)
- Art
Students will also have the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award as part of the Electives programme.
All subjects follow the relevant national curriculum programme of study. For more information please click here.