“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 Vision
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.
The curriculum is shaped by the students as it responds to their individual needs and is underpinned by the Four 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 special educational needs and disabilities, please see the Laurus Trust Equality Policy on the Laurus Trust website 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 visit our Term Dates page 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 |
Year 8
In Key Stage 3 (KS3) students are taught in small groups. The curriculum in each subject 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).
View the Year 8 Knowledge and Skills Guide below for more information.
Year 9
In Key Stage 3 (KS3) students are taught in small groups. The curriculum in each subject 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).
View the Year 9 Knowledge and Skills Guide below for more information.
All subjects follow the relevant national curriculum programme of study. For more information please visit the following webpage: National Curriculum | www.gov.uk