The National Curriculum is covered and exceeded at Key Stage 3 with the following subjects taught:
The curriculum in Years 10 and 11 gives students more choice but within an overall framework that ensures they enjoy a broad and balanced education. All students follow a common core of subjects and supplement this with option choices. A structured guidance programme ensures that option choices meet the needs of the individual student.
Core Subjects at KS4: These are the subjects that all students study at Droylsden Academy:
PSHE is taught through our Pastoral Programme which includes sessions in Learning Tutorial, assemblies and drop down days. Our termly themes are carefully chosen to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and personal development of our students and there is also a comprehensive Careers Education Information and Guidance Programme for all students.
Option subjects include the following (these are subject to change each year and are dependent on the needs and wishes of students):
History, Geography, Religious Studies, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Drama, Art & Design, Photography, PE/Sport, Performing Arts, Music, Dance, Food and Nutrition, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Triple Science and ICT
All subjects at KS4 are taken at Level 2: GCSE or BTEC
Students at Droylsden Academy are encouraged to complete The English Baccalaureate. This is awarded to any student who secures good GCSE passes (5 – 9) in ALL of the following subjects: