The aim of the curriculum at Norbury High is to develop students who are confident, motivated and resilient independent learners. We prepare students for the future by teaching them the value of knowledge and push every student to fulfil their academic potential.

We want our students to be creative and enterprising so they are equipped to deal with a rapidly changing world. We want them to embrace their places in local and global communities; to have strong communication and leadership skills; to be self-confident; and to lead healthy lives. 

To achieve this, we focus on attitude, application of skills and attainment of knowledge.

Key Stage 3 (KS3) students can expect to study a wide selection of differing subjects, exposing them to a broad base of knowledge.

Key Stage 4 (KS4) students can choose from a range of GCSE and vocational subjects. They are encouraged to maintain a broad and balanced selection to ensure they have a sound base for further study. There is a further opportunity for students to follow a community language and study it to GCSE or A level. 

All students follow a detailed education course encompassing personal, social, health, economic and careers aspects which is designed to help them make the most of opportunities in and out of college. We are very fortunate in having an excellent team of outside speakers to enrich this programme. 

Key Stage 5 (KS5) students choose from a range of GCE and vocational subjects. Our sixth form is well established and our courses are primarily delivered in a dedicated multi-million pound block. Detailed curriculum information for sixth form subjects is available to view via the link on the right.

Please use the tables below to view the curriculum broken down by year group and the links on the right of the page to view the curriculum by subject and key stage.

If you would like any further information regarding the curriculum please get in touch with Ms Ryder Owen.

 

Year 7 subjects	Lessons per fortnight
Art	3
Computing	2
Drama	2
English	6
French/Spanish	7
Food technology	2
Geography	3
History	3
ICT	1
Literacy	1
Maths	8
Music	3
Physical education	4
PSHE	2
Religious studies	1
Science	9
Textiles	3

 

Year 8 subjects	Lessons per fortnight
Art	2
Computing	3
Drama	2
English	9
Food technology	2
French/Spanish	7
Geography	3
History	3
Maths	9
Music	2
Physical education	3
PSHE	2
Religious studies	2
Science	9
Textiles	2

 

Year 9 subjects	Lessons per fortnight
Art	2
Citizenship	2
Computing	3
Drama	2
English	9
French/Spanish	6
Geography	3
History	3
Maths	9
Music	2
Physical education	4
PSHE	2
Religious studies	1
Science	9
Technology	3

 

Year 10 subjects	Lessons per fortnight
Core physical education	2
English	10
Geography/History	7
Maths	12
PSHE	2
Religious studies/French	7
Science	12
WorldViews	1
Options subjects    Art/drama/psychology/French/geography/health and social care/history/hospitality/music/textiles/business studies/citizenship/computing/sociology/graphic art/further maths/physical education	7

 

Year 11 subjects	Lessons per fortnight
English	10
Religious studies/French/Spanish	7
Geography/History	7
Maths	12
Core physical education	2
PSHE	2
Science	11
Options subjects    Spanish/psychology/health and social care/geography/history/textiles/business studies/citizenship/computing/sociology/art/further maths/ physical education/media studies/graphic art/ICT/art/drama/music	7

 

Year 12 subjects	Lessons per fortnight
Applied science	11
Biology	11
Business studies	11
Chemistry	11
Criminology	11
English language (GCSE resit)	11
English literature	11
Government and politics	11
Health and social care	11
History	11
Maths	11
Maths (GCSE resit)	10
Media studies	11
PSHE	2
Psychology	11
Religious studies	11
Sociology	11
Textiles	11

 

Year 13 subjects	Lessons per fortnight
Applied science	11
Art	11
Biology	11
Business studies	11
Chemistry	11
Criminology	11
Economics	11
English literature	11
EPQ	5
Health and social care	11
History	11
Law	11
Maths	11
Maths (GCSE)	10
Media studies	11
PSHE	2
Psychology	11
Religious studies	11
Sociology	11