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Erdington Academy Curriculum Overview

KS3 Curriculum Overview

Students follow a 25-hour week and study a mixture of maths, English, science, French, geography, history, religious studies, art, technology, computing, personal development.

Through this broad and balanced curriculum students can expect to be introduced to many different ideas, disciplines and opportunities to flourish and progress, to build skills, knowledge and expertise. We want to all students to find their own areas of interest within each subject whilst addressing the core knowledge and skills they need to be successful.

For more information about the KS3 curriculum followed at Erdington Academy as well as the most recent home learning collaboration documents, please clink on the links below.

KS4 Curriculum Overview

Students have 25-hour week and study a core programme of Maths, English, double or triple science, CORE PE and CORE personal development and either history or geography.

Students make their KS4 preferences in Year 9 and choose from a range of subjects from three blocks. Students’ preference blocks are designed to be as wide ranging as possible to help support students’ future carers, whilst also giving them the opportunity of exploring different ways of working through vocational subjects.

For more about each of the subjects available please clink on the links below.

For more information and to find out more about our curriculum, contact the Vice Principal, Ms E Cross at l.cross@erdington.fmat.co.uk

KS3 Curriculum

At Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9), students will study the following subjects:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Religious Education
  • French
  • Art
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Physical Education
  • Business Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Design & Technology – Resistant Materials, Food & Nutrition, Electronics
  • PSHE – The “Edge”

KS4 Curriculum

At Key Stage 4 (Years 10 – 11), students follow one of a range of flexible pathways which feature a wide range of academic courses including the English Baccalaureate.

All students will study the following subjects:

  • English Language/Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Games (PE)
  • Religious Education

The English Baccalaureate courses include:

  • History & or Geography
  • French
  • Separate Sciences (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
  • Computer Science

In addition, students can choose from a full range of academic courses including:

  • Business & Enterprise
  • Art & Design
  • Photography
  • Food Preparation & Nutrition
  • Child Development
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Engineering Design
  • Health & Fitness
  • Performing Arts
  • Religious Studies

English

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Mathematics

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Science

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History

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Geography

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Religious Education

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Physical Education

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French

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Art

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Child Development

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Design & Technology

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Drama

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Music

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Photography

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Food &
Nutrition

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Computer Science

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Personal Development (The Edge)

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