CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT

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At Chiswick school we have an ambitious, knowledge rich curriculum that supports our students to achieve both in and out of the classroom. Our curriculum is well rounded and academic, sequenced and planned backwards from desired outcomes by subject experts who adopt the most effective pedagogical practices to create an equitable experience for every student regardless of their background or ability.


KS3 (Years 7-9)

In their first three years of school students study a curriculum based on the core subjects of English, maths and science, history, geography, PE, PSHE, computer science, religion and philosophy and languages taught by specialist teachers. Alongside this core curriculum, students develop their knowledge and skills within the more creative subjects including performing arts (music, drama and art) as well as all three specialisms within design technology. 

Subjects studied in Year 7-9:

English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Religion and Philosophy , Languages (German , French, Spanish, Latin) Art, Drama, Music, PE, Textiles, Food, Product Design, Computer science and PSHE.


KS4 (Years 10-11)

At Chiswick School it is our belief that a safe, secure, challenging and stimulating curriculum at KS4, offering a broad and balanced selection of subjects for all students, is our key role. Our curriculum is one which promotes examination success and recognises personal achievement at all levels. We ensure we are up to date on all curriculum changes and strive hard to provide the most suitable curriculum for all our learners.

We have designed our current curriculum to meet the aspirations and interest of all our students with a view to most students achieving at least nine approved qualifications, though some students may gain more and a few will study eight qualifications. The core offer represents breadth and strength in academic achievement and allows students to gain the English Baccalaureate (Ebacc). However some students may study extra English and Maths instead of French or German. We believe that by following the Ebacc route all students have the opportunity to study a broad core of subjects, ensuring that doors are not closed off to them in terms of future progression, for example for students hoping to go to university. We are also giving students the opportunity to study at least two more subjects of their choice.

Compulsory GCSE courses studied in Yr 10 and Yr 11:

English, Maths, Science, History or Geography, French or German or Spanish

Compulsory non GCSE courses studied Yr 10 and Yr 11:

PE, PSHE and Religion and Philosophy

GCSE option choices studied in Yr 10 and Yr 11:

Geography, History, Religious Studies, Languages (German , French, Spanish) Art, Drama, Music, PE, Textiles, Food, Product Design, Computing, Latin,  Triple Science, Business Studies, Citizenship, and Photography

Vocational option choices studied in Yr 10 and Yr 11

Health and Social Care, Sport, Music Technology and Business


KS5

At Chiswick School Sixth Form we offer a unique combination of excellent academic provision and superb pastoral enrichment and care. It is our intention to enable all our students to not just excel in their qualifications but to become compassionate intellectuals. Our vision is to ensure students enjoy a love of learning, achieve their aspirations and are empowered to become the leaders of, and contributors to, a better society.

Chiswick Sixth Form is a comprehensive, co-educational provision for students aged 16-19. We offer a friendly, exciting, and inspiring environment for learning and firmly believe that a safe, secure, challenging and stimulating curriculum, offering a broad and balanced selection of subjects for all students, is our key role. Our curriculum is one which promotes examination success and recognises personal achievement at all levels. We ensure we are up to date on all curriculum changes and strive hard to provide the most suitable curriculum for all our learners.

We pride ourselves on knowing each student’s strengths and aspirations and have a dedicated team of experienced staff who ensure that every Sixth Form student achieves their full potential

Our enrichment programme is outstanding and offers all students the chance to grow beyond the curriculum and develop wider skills. Students can become involved in a broad range of leadership roles within the school: widen their knowledge of the arts and cultural events; involve themselves in either competitive sports or exercise for fun; attend clubs and societies; engage in community projects and fundraising activities and build a repertoire of experiences that will give them the confidence to lead others in your future life. We furnish the students with the qualifications, skills and attributes to compete with absolutely any other young person, for the best university and college places, or the career of their choice.

If you would like more information about our curriculum, please contact the Deputy Head of Curriculum at enquiries@chiswickschool.org

Please click on the expandable sections below for further information. 

Our Curriculum

We have designed our current curriculum to meet the aspirations and interest of all our students with a view to most students achieving three Level 3 qualifications, predominantly A Levels and BTECS.  This offer represents a broad and varied curriculum in academic achievement and allows students to gain the currency needed to progress to university, college or their chosen career.

A Levels: 

Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classics, Computing, Design Technology Product Design, Drama, Economics, English Literature, Extended Project Qualification, Fashion and Textiles,  French, Geography, History, Mathematics and Further Maths, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology and Sociology.

BTEC Nationals: 

Business, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Sport

Students also follow a PSHCE programme and an extensive Enrichment programme. We have excellent links with Imperial College and Sussex University.

Wider Curriculum

Please click on the following link to view information about our wider curriculum -

Wider Curriculum

Curriculum Maps

To ensure knowledge and skills are developed quickly, each subject area has produced a curriculum map designed to show how learning builds over the course of a term, a year and a key stage. All curriculum maps are available by clicking the Subject Titles in the sidebar above. These form the basis of schemes of work and rigorous, synoptic assessments that allow for a detailed evaluation of student progress at a number of points in the academic year.

Assessment

Please click on the following link to view our Assessment Policy.

Assessment, Recording & Reporting Policy

GCSE Exam Boards

General Qualifications

English Language

AQA

GCSE

English Literature

AQA

GCSE

Maths

Edexcel

GCSE

Science (Combined)

AQA

GCSE

Science (Triple)

AQA

GCSE

History

Edexcel

GCSE

Geography

Edexcel

GCSE

Business

Edexcel

GCSE

Citizenship

Edexcel

GCSE

Computer Science

OCR

GCSE

French

AQA

GCSE

German

AQA

GCSE

Spanish

AQA

GCSE

Latin

WJEC

L1/L2 GCSE

PE

AQA

GCSE

Psychology

AQA

GCSE

3D design

AQA

GCSE

Art

AQA

GCSE

Textiles

AQA

GCSE

Music

Edexcel

GCSE

RS

AQA

GCSE

 

Vocational Qualifications

Sport

OCR

Cambridge National

Personalised Learning

Edexcel

Functional Skills

Food (Hospitality)

WJEC

Eduqas

Performing Arts

Edexcel

BTEC

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