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

Pupils have 25 lessons per week with each lesson lasting one hour. All pupils have access to the full range of national curriculum subjects during the three year KS3 program of study.

Year 7 Curriculum Pathways

The majority of 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 more mathematics and English in place of French which allows them to accelerate their progress in these curriculum areas.

Year 8 Curriculum Pathways

The majority of 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 more mathematics and English in place of French and continue their work in food technology in place of computer science.

Year 9 Curriculum Pathways

The majority of pupils in year 9 study a wide range of subjects including art, design, French and drama. Dependent on class group, some pupils may study music and computer science or music and food technology. 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.

KS4 Curriculum Overview

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 option choices they will either take one (core science), two (double award) or three science (triple) GCSEs. In addition all pupils in years 10 and 11 study core PE which is a non-examination subject.

Current Option Choices

• GCSE RE

• GCSE History

• GCSE Geography

• GCSE French

• GCSE Business Studies

• GCSE ICT

• GCSE Computer Science

• GCSE Health & Social Care

• GCSE 3D Design

• GCSE Art

• GCSE Photography GCSE Textiles

• GCSE Performing Arts

• GCSE  Drama

• BTEC PE