Key Stage 3

Years 7, 8 and 9

KS3 Curriculum Changes

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
Revision Information Evening
April 2020

Teaching and Learning @ Edgbarrow - a guide

GCSE Options Information

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 Math, 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.

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