Curriculum Model

At the James Hornsby School we have a two week timetable where students have 50 lessons a fortnight in a range of subjects.

Key Stage 3

At Year 7, 8 and 9 across the two-week timetable students receive the following lessons

8 Maths
8 English
8 Science
4 PE
4 Geography
4 History
4 MFL
1 Music
2 Drama
2 Art
3 Technology (including Tech; Digital IT; Catering)
1 Personal Development, including Religious Education
1 Character Education

Key Stage 4

In Years 10 and 11 students will study the equivalent of 9 examination subjects in a range of GCSE and vocational courses. Students select 4 option choices. They also have compulsory non-examination lessons:

8 Maths
9 English Language and Literature
9 Science (Double Award)
5 Option 1
5 Option 2
5 Option 3
5 Option 4
3 Core PE
1 Personal Development, including Religious Education

Students in Year 11 also complete compulsory Period 6 Intervention sessions from 3pm to 4pm on Monday and Tuesday.