Hodge Hill College Curriculum

The curriculum at Hodge Hill College aims to provide breadth and balance for all pupils at both key stage 3 and key stage 4. Pupils all undertake studies in the core subjects: English, mathematics and science, together with humanities, language, arts, creative, design and sports based subjects.  This is maintained at key stage four to ensure that pupils gain a balance of qualifications which will provide them with the widest possible opportunities for progression into sixth form.  This breadth also offers diverse opportunities for university, apprenticeship and employment choices.  Balance ensures doors are held open at all times to all pupils.

As a college we are committed to ensuring that pupils gain an understanding of the contribution the arts play to enriching their lives, and the key part they play in the national and global economy. Learning to contextualise our common history, geography and religious beliefs builds greater understanding, character and stronger communities. Finally, healthy bodies support healthy minds and as a college we believe, all our pupils need to understand how these two issues are intertwined.  Enabling all pupils to take charge of their health secures good learning and future economic security for our community.

KS3 Curriculum Overview 2020-2021

 Year 7 Curriculum Pathways

All pupils in Year 7 study a wide range of subjects including Art, Design, Food Technology, Drama, Music and Computer Science. Some pupils in Year 7 study additional Numeracy and Literacy together with an introduction to French. This additional support allows them to access all areas of the curriculum area.

   *Music, Computer Science, Drama and Food Technology are studied on a carousel basis throughout Key Stage Three with each been taught for half a year  

Year 8  Curriculum Pathways

All pupils in Year 8 study a wide range of subjects including Art, Design, Food Technology, Drama, Music and Computer Science. Some pupils in Year 8 study additional Numeracy and Literacy together with an introduction to French. This additional support allows them to access all areas of the curriculum areas.

  *Music, Computer Science, Drama and Food Technology are studied on a carousel basis throughout Key Stage Three with each been taught for half a year  

 Year 9  Curriculum Pathways

All pupils in Year 9 study a wide range of subjects including Art, Design, Food Technology, Drama, Music and Computer Science. Some pupils in Year 9 study additional Numeracy and Literacy together with an introduction to French. This additional support allows them to access all areas of the curriculum areas. Option choices for GCSEs are not made until pupils are in Year 9 and study of these commences at the start of Year 10 which begins immediately following the summer half term.

*Music, Computer Science, Drama and Food Technology are studied on a carousel basis throughout Key Stage Three with each been taught for half a year  

KS4 Curriculum Overview 2020-2021

 Year 10 & 11 Curriculum Pathways

All pupils in Years 10 all 11 study core GCSEs in Maths, English Literature, English Language and Science. Dependent on pathway they will either take two (double award) or three Science (triple) GCSEs. In addition all pupils in Years 10 and 11 study BTEC PE.

The three pathways pupils can follow at KS4 are;

Mastered Pathway 

Secure Pathway

Developing Pathway

KS4 subjects offered 2020-2021 (Core Offer)

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KS4 subjects offered 2020-2021 (Non-core Offer)

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