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.