At St. Hild’s Church of England School, we aim to provide all our pupils with a world class education in a Christian context.

We expect to find God at work in our school, and our vision for our curriculum provision is routed in our core values of care, honesty, equality, respect and responsibility in order that our pupils will achieve “Life in all its fullness”.

It is our intent that the curriculum at St. Hild’s offers the opportunity for all pupils to:

Responsible – We take responsibility for our words and actions. We use our skills and talents responsibly to make a positive contribution to our learning, our school and our wider community.

Resilient – We show our dignity by trying our best in all circumstances. We have the confidence and the character to not give up when things are challenging.

Honest – We are honest with ourselves and others. We know how to ask for help and have trust that our school community has our best interests at heart.

Respectful – In all we say and do we are always respectful, We show respect: for ourselves, for others and for our surroundings. 

Inclusive – We are fair and compassionate. We are just in our actions, recognising that all of us are made the character to not give up when things are challenging.

Ambitious – We champion every person to be their best. We ensure every member of our school community can flourish academically, personally, socially, culturally and spiritually.

We are aware that children develop at different rates and so there are no “pathways” at St. Hild’s; pupils are given the opportunities to explore their talents.

Curriculum Overview

Below you can find an overview of each subject within the curriculum.

Courses Offered at GCSE & BTEC

GCSE

• Art & Design
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Drama
• English Language
• English Literature
• Geography
• Graphic Communication and Photography
• Graphic Products
• History
• Maths
• Music
• Physics
• Religious Education
• Science Trilogy (Dual Award)

BTEC

• Health & Social Care
• Hospitality & Catering
• Sports

Year Group Subject Hours

Our lessons are 1 hour in length and we operate a two week, 50 lesson timetable.

Key Stage 3

Pupils in Key Stage 3 follow the National Curriculum; English, Maths, Science, Creative Industries (Art, Food and Technology), Drama, Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, History, Computing, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education which offers a broad and balanced educational diet.

Each department has a curriculum plan that ensures knowledge is well planned, sequenced, resourced and revisited.

Assessments are used as end points to capture what pupils can do and what they know; this informs future learning.

Pupils have a lesson dedicated to Accelerated Reading.

Opportunity is given in Years 7 and 8 for the personalisation of the curriculum for those who require more support with literacy.

Key Stage 4

We believe in curriculum principles which have stood the test of time and will stand our pupils in good stead for the future, regardless of the continually changing face of education politics.

Pupils will:

• All study English Language and Literature, Maths, Science, Physical Education and Religious Education
• Choose to study either History or Geography
• Have a further choice of a range of academic and vocational subjects.

Most pupils will study Trilogy Science at KS4; though the opportunity to study Separate Science is kept open for those pupils that show the aptitude and skill necessary during Year 10.

We also recognise the importance of PE for maintaining good health and fitness in our lives, as well as promoting leadership skills, positive mental health and well-being through exercise. Pupils at St. Hild’s have enhanced time devoted to PE.

Our extensive extra-curricular offer is used to enhance and enrich provision. There are a range of local, national and international field trips, various sporting activities and clubs; we run a successful Sports Leadership course.

Performing Arts is popular and there is an annual performance. Art club and the Student Librarian programme are well established and highly successful provisions as is the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors.

New additions are the Science Ambassador programme and the Debate Club. Each department has committed to run an enrichment club. A comprehensive list of all extra-curricula clubs can be found on our website.

At St. Hild’s we take pride in the fact that character development is woven through our curriculum offer which allows pupils to experience our vision of “Life in all its fullness”.

PSHE 

Remote Learning

St Hild’s uses Google Classroom for remote learning.

Further Information

For further information on our curriculum offer or about individual course content please contact us with details of your enquiry using the following email address: sthilds.admin@neat.org.uk

Y9 Options Parents Evening – Tuesday 11th March 2025

Please use the button below in order for Y9 pupils to submit their option choices. You have until the 11th March 4 pm to 6 pm to submit your choices.

For more information about our curriculum, please contact Mrs D Crannage or Mrs L Hannah, Deputy Headteacher, via the school office.