Nower Hill High School

WHAT WE OFFER

 

“The curriculum enables all students fulfil their academic potential”

(Ofsted May 2007)

 

KEY STAGE 3

 

In addition to the National Curriculum of English, Maths, Science, PSHE and Citizenship, we offer Design Technology (which includes working with Food, Textiles, Resistant Materials, Graphic Products and Electronic Products), Art, Music, Geography, History, Religious Studies, Modern Foreign Languages (French, German and Spanish), ICT, P.E., Latin, Classical Studies, Ancient Greek and Drama.

 

In the middle of Year 8 pupils will be asked to choose two of French, German, Spanish and Latin for study in Year 9.  In addition, all pupils will be introduced to the learning resource centre and will be given a short course in research skills using computers, audio cassettes, learning packs and books. Extra learning support is provided for those pupils who need it either within the classroom or by being withdrawn for individual or small group work either by our Learning Development faculty or our Ethnic Minority Achievement faculty.

 

KEY STAGE 4

 

In Years 10 and 11 students study the core subjects of English, Maths, Science, R.S., P.E., Citizenship, Work Related Learning and Enterprise Education and are able to choose up to 4 more subjects which provides a personalised Key Stage 4 course in anything from 6 up to 12 GCSEs. This means that within a broad and balanced programme we can meet the needs of every student. We offer over 25 subjects to GCSE and include within that range 2 of the Vocational Double Award GCSEs. Pupils will be asked to tell us their preferences in March of Year 9. Very able students are offered the opportunity to study for the Free Standing Mathematics Qualification in addition to GCSE Mathematics, and some Latin students may take up the option of an early entry in Classical Civilisation GCSE, while others will study Ancient Greek.  High standards in examinations are a priority for Nower Hill and our track record is one of success and improvement.