Academic
The Curriculum
Halstead St Andrew's offers a broad and balanced curriculum, designed to stretch pupils intellectually and give them a chance to participate in a wide range of activities.
Subjects taught are:
Foundation Stage (3-5 years old)
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication & Language
- Physical Development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding of the World
- Expressive Arts & Design
- Dance
- French
Key Stage 1 (5-7 years old)
- Mathematics
- English
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Science
- Theology, Philosophy & Religion
- History and Geography as topics
- Art
- Music
- Drama
- Food Technology
- Information Communication Technology
- Physical Education
- Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education
Key Stages 2-3 (7-11 years old)
- Mathematics
- English
- Reading and Research
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Biology, Physics and Chemistry
- Theology, Philosophy and Religion
- History
- Geography
- Latin
- Art Design and Technology (ADT)
- Textiles Art and Design (TAD)
- Music
- Drama
- Information Communication Technology
- Computing Electronics & Technologies (CET)
- Physical Education
- Food Technology
- Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education
Senior School (11-16 years old)
Pupils in Years 7 - 9 will continue to experience as broad a curriculum as possible, providing the breadth to ensure a well-rounded education. It will be delivered with expertise designed to stretch, support and stimulate. The school values of Creativity, Endeavour, Positivity, Kindness and Respect underpin the way the curriculum is delivered in the classroom.
There will also be many opportunities outside of the main lesson time for other activities to enhance the teaching within lessons and to provide a further challenge to the pupils with interests in those areas such as music, sport, art, and drama.
Sport, in various forms, will continue to be included as part of the timetable for all pupils to the age of 16. Sport and movement are very much linked to well-being and part of a healthy lifestyle. Enrichment outside of lessons will also be available for those with a keen interest.
Curriculum in Years 7-9:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- French
- Spanish
- Latin
- History
- Geography
- Computing
- Drama
- Religious Studies
- Art
- Food Technology
- Design Technology
- Music
- PSHCE
Curriculum in Years 10 and 11:
Once pupils reach Year 10, there will continue to be a broad curriculum and one which delivers breadth and depth, giving pupils flexibility and choice and helping them focus their energies to achieve success in areas of interest to them. Pupils will choose their options in the Spring Term of Year 9 and parents and pupils will be carefully guided and supported through this process.
Compulsory GCSEs:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Dual Award Science
- MFL
GCSE Options:
- Triple Award Science
- French
- Spanish
- History
- Geography
- Computer Science
- Physical Education
- Drama
- Religious Studies
- Art (Fine Arts)
- Design Technology
- Food Technology
- Latin
- Music