At Erdington Academy, our vision—Enriching lives; Transforming futures—drives every aspect of our curriculum. We believe that a thoughtfully designed and inclusive curriculum empowers every student—regardless of background, identity, or starting point—to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Our curriculum nurtures both intellect and character, fostering empathy, respect, and a deep understanding of diverse perspectives and lived experiences. It equips students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the wider world.
It is academically rigorous, purposefully designed, and coherently sequenced to ensure deep subject knowledge across a broad range of disciplines. We are committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring all students—regardless of need or background—can access and succeed in the curriculum.
Our core values—ambition, dedication, integrity, excellence, and tradition—are woven into daily academy life, creating an environment where every student feels seen, valued, and supported.
Principle | Description |
Ambitious and Diverse | Showcasing disciplinary excellence while celebrating diversity and encouraging exploration of varied perspectives |
Knowledge Rich | Delivering carefully selected, sequenced content that builds deep subject expertise and long-term retention |
Broad Balanced with a Strong Core | Fostering intellectual, moral, spiritual and cultural development, underpinned by high literacy and numeracy |
Equitable Access | Ensuring all students regardless of background or starting point, access a full curriculum offer |
Inclusive | Adaptive provision for SEND, EAL, and disadvantaged learners while maintaining high expectations and academic rigor |
