Key Stage 3

Years 7, 8 and 9

KS3 Curriculum

Students will follow national guidelines throughout Key Stage 3 to support and prepare them for their Key Stage 4 courses. The school operates a banding system of 1-9 (9 being the highest band). Students will be given a target based on their Key Stage 2 scores and baseline assessments on arrival at Edgbarrow. The bandings can be found in the department/subject areas of the website. The band they are awarded at the end of the Key Stage is intended to be indicative of the grade they may achieve at GCSE. Further details can be found on the presentations below. Please also find the Key Stage 3 assessment map which details how each department will assess students against the bands in order to track and report to parents.

KS3 Assessment Map

OFQUAL Guide

Students have timetabled lessons, showing periods taught per fortnight in the following subjects: Art Design & Technology Drama English  Modern Foreign Languages Geography History Computer Science and I.T. Mathematics Music Physical Education Religious Studies Science PSHE 2 periods 4 periods 2 periods 6 periods 6 periods 3 periods 3 periods 2 periods 6 periods 2 periods 4 periods 3 periods 6 periods 1 period

Year 9 Options 2021-2023 Year 9 Options Booklet Overview of the Key Stage 4 Curriculum English Baccalaureate (EBacc) Teaching and Learning @ Edgbarrow - a guide GCSE Information

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Specific information about each subject can be found on the department areas of the school website.

The school operates a two-week timetable, with 5 periods of 1 hour each day.

The majority of subjects are taught by mixed ability, however, there are settings in Maths, Science, and Languages.  We use a range of data to assist in the tracking and monitoring of students progress and to assist in the setting.  These include Key Stage 2 performance and expected levels of progress.

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Any questions with regards to the Curriculum at Edgbarrow School,
please do not hesitate to email Curriculum@edgbarrowschool.co.uk.