The Pupil Journey through JTHS
The curriculum at JTHS is designed around a 3-year KS3, 2-year KS4 and a 2-year 6th form model. The curriculum is a broad and balanced and allows students to make great progress across a range of academic and practical subjects.
Students are taught in six, 50-minute lessons during the day with break between period 1&2 and lunch after period 4. We are currently operating a two-week timetable. All students have a 30-minute registration session with their form tutor each morning in year-based tutor groups, of which one session is allocated as an assembly. Additionally, all students receive tehir statutory RSHE teaching in a Personal Development session that is delivered as a 50 min 'Period 7' on a Friday morning.
The information below sets out our curriculum allocation over a two week timetable.
Year 7
Students arrive in Year 7 and are taught in their mixed ability horizontal groups for the following subjects: Art (4), English (8), Maths (8), French (8), Geography (4), History(4), Computer Science (2), Drama (2), Maths (8), Music(2), RE (2), Science (8) and Technology (4). Further to this, students have 4 lessons of PE.
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Maths x8 |
Eng x8 |
Sci x8 |
Fr x8 |
PE x4 |
Art x4 |
Geog x4 |
Hist x4 |
Music x2 |
Comp Sci x2 |
Tech x4 |
RE x2 |
Drama x2 |
Year 8
There is a similar structure in Yr 8 with the majority of the lessons taking place in mixed ability horizontal form classes. The lesson allocation is slightly different: Art (4), English(8), Maths (8) Geography(2), History(2), Computer Science(2), Drama (2), MFL(8), Music(2), RE(4), Science(8), and Technology(4). PE also has six lessons per two-week cycle.
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Maths x8 |
Eng x8 |
Sci x8 |
MFL x8 |
PE x6 |
Art x4 |
Geog x2 |
Hist x2 |
Comp Sci x2 |
Music x2 |
RE x4 |
Tech x4 |
Drama x2 |
Year 9
Horizontal mixed ability classes remain in the following subjects: Art (2), English (8), Maths (8), Geography (4), History (4), Computer Science (2), Drama (2), MFL (6)*, Music (2), RE (4), Science (8) and Technology (4). PE continues with six lessons per two-week cycle.
*MFL – Some individuals who have a reduced MFL offer in Year 7 and 8 are supported with additional literacy lessons and follow a basic French introductory course.
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Maths x8 |
Eng x8 |
Sci x8 |
MFL x6 |
PE x6 |
Art x2 |
Geog x4 |
Hist x4 |
Comp Sci x2 |
Music x2 |
RE x4 |
Tech x4 |
Drama x2 |
Year 10 and 11
In the autumn term of Year 9, students will begin to receive advice and guidance on which options to take into GCSE. In English, students study English Language and English Literature (2 GCSEs) in 12 lessons per week, Maths is delivered in 10 lessons per week. Science is taught in 12 lessons per week with two progression routes: Separate or Combined Science. In Yr 10 and 11, students study RS four lessons per two-week cycle in Year 10 & 11, following on from the work done in Year 9. Core PE is delivered in two double lessons per two-week in both years.
GCSE Options
Pupils currently have three blocks from which to choose subjects to make up the remaining time during their GCSE studies. These lessons are taught in three lessons per cycle.
Pupils choose their Options within designated Pathways. For the current year 10, pupils following Pathway J will choose one humanity (Geography or History), one language (French or German) and once further subject from the list below. Pupils following Pathway T will choose one EBacc subject (Geography, History, French, German or Computer Science) and two from the list below.
Options subjects include: History, Geography, French, German, Business, Art, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Music, Product Design, Drama, Computer Science, and BTEC Health and Social Care, and Cambridge National in Sports Science.
Year 10
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Maths x10 |
Eng x12 |
Sci x12 |
PE x4 |
RS x4 |
Opt A x6 |
Opt B x6 |
Opt C x6 |
Year 11
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Maths x10 |
Eng x12 |
Sci x12 |
PE x4 |
RS x4 |
Opt A x6 |
Opt B x 6 |
Opt C x6 |
Year 12 and 13
Students can opt to study 3 main A-Levels in Yrs. 12 and 13 (dependent upon GCSE attainment) plus enrichment subjects (See offer below). Each of the main subjects are taught in 6 double lessons per cycle with Enrichments ranging from 5 double lessons in Further Maths to 1 in Extended Project. Any additional lessons in a student’s timetable are allocated to personal study time.
Subjects offered at JTHS include:
A-Levels
Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Enviornmental Science, French, Geography, German, History, Law, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology, Philosophy and Ethics, Sociology, and Design and Technology.
BTEC Level 3
Art and Design, Business, Health and Social Care (CTEC), ICT, Music, Sport, Human Biology and Applied Science. (these are studied to the equivalent of either one or two A-Levels)
Overview
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Year |
Subject and number of sessions per two week cycle |
Total |
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7 |
Maths x8 |
Eng x8 |
Sci x8 |
Fr x8 |
PE x4 |
Art x4 |
Geog x4 |
Hist x4 |
Comp Sci x2 |
Music x2 |
RE x2 |
Tech x4 |
Drama x2 |
60 |
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8 |
Maths x8 |
Eng x8 |
Sci x8 |
MFL x8 |
PE x6 |
Art x4 |
Geog x2 |
Hist x2 |
Comp Sci x2 |
Music x2 |
RE x4 |
Tech x4 |
Drama x2 |
60 |
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9 |
Maths x4 |
Eng x4 |
Sci x4 |
MFL x3 |
PE x3 |
Art x1 |
Geog x2 |
Hist x2 |
Comp Sci x1 |
Music x1 |
RE x2 |
Tech x2 |
Drama x2 |
60 |
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10 |
Maths x10 |
Eng x12 |
Sci x12 |
PE x4 |
RS x2 |
Opt A x6 |
Opt B x 6 |
Opt C x6 |
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60 |
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11 |
Maths x10 |
Eng x12 |
Sci x12 |
PE x4 |
RS x4 |
Opt A x6 |
Opt B x6 |
Opt C x6 |
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60 |
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12 |
Option A x12 |
Option B x12 |
Option C x12 |
Enrichment / Private Study x12 |
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60 |
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13 |
Option A x12 |
Option B x12 |
Option C x12 |
Enrichment / Private Study x12 |
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60 |
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GCSE Options
English Literature, English Language, Maths, Science (either Separate or Combined Science), RS, History, Geography, French, German, Business, Art, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Music, Product Design, Drama, Computer Science, and BTEC Health and Social Care, and Cambridge National in Sports Science.
A –Level Options
Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, French, Geography, German, History, Law, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology, Philosophy and Ethics, Sociology, and Design and Technology.
BTEC Level 3
Art and Design, Business, Health and Social Care (CTEC), ICT, Music, Sport, Human Biology and Applied Science. (these are studied to the equivalent of either one or two A-Levels)
6th Form Enrichment: Extended Project Qualification, Sports Leaders, Practical Sport, Financial Studies, Re-sit English and Maths, Practical Cookery, numeracy and literacy support or MOOCs.
Further Information
Should you require any further information about our curriculum offer, please contact the main school office ([email protected]) and your request will be forwarded to the relevant Head of Faculty or Subject Lead.
