Curriculum

‘A curriculum which provides every student with the means to excel academically and develop into the best version of themselves’ At St John’s School we aim to provide an appropriate, inclusive and vibrant curriculum which, (in conjunction with ...

English Language and English Literature (8 lessons per fortnight) Mathematics (8 lessons per fortnight) Science** (12 lessons per fortnight) Physical Education (3 lessons per fortnight) PSHE (Personal, Social, Health & Economic...

KS3 PSHE Termly Lesson Overview Years 7-9 pupils receive 1 hour a fortnight of PSHE lessons. They rotate between 3 areas recommended and mapped by the PSHE Association’s Programme of Study. They are Health & Wellbeing, Living in the Wider World a...

Year 12-13 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent: The purpose of the Psychology curriculum is to inspire pupils in the understanding of the mind and behaviour in a scientific way. We aim to secure strong academic outcomes alongside a discovery...

Our aim is to help each individual student succeed in their aspirations and achieve their best possible exam results. This is achieved through having a staff of highly dedicated and enthusiastic teachers together with small classes where students can...

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum Intent:  Creativity, Confidence & Quality The Creative Faculty takes students on a creative journey, where they select, use and understand a variety of skills, techniques and media....

Year 7-9 Curriculum rationale At Key Stage 3, the Computer Science curriculum focuses on three main strands identified by the Royal Society as integral to developing computing, with each component is essential in preparing pupils to thrive...

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum Intent: Creativity, Confidence & Quality The Creative Faculty takes students on a creative journey, where they select, use and understand a variety of skills, techniques and media. During...

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum Intent:  Creativity, Confidence & Quality The Creative Faculty takes students on a creative journey, where they select, use and understand a variety of skills, techniques and...

Year 7-13 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent: “A word after a word after a word is power.” Margaret Atwood The English Curriculum at St John’s aims to help students see their power and place in the world and explore, empathise and q...

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent: The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It's about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across...

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent : The St John’s History curriculum aims to inspire a curiosity and fascination with Britain and the wider world’s past. We aim to provide our students with the knowledge base and ski...

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum Intent: With Languages you will go F.A.R (Fluent, Aware, Ready). In Languages there is a constant focus on literacy, grammar and written skills; speaking and listening; reading and translation;...

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent:  Developing resilient and curious mathematicians who see the power and beauty of Mathematics. Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale 2024

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent: Creativity, Confidence & Quality The Creative Faculty takes students on a creative journey, where they select, use and understand a variety of skills, techniques and media....

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent: In RE we aim for students to gain a deep awareness of their own and others’ identities, to wrestle with the mysteries of life and the answers given by a wide variety of religions, belief a...

Year 7-13 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent: The PE department aims to equip students with an understanding of, and acceptance of, health and fitness and respect and teamwork, whilst enabling them to build character thr...

Year 7-11 Curriculum rationale Curriculum intent:   Our science curriculum aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the natural world and the scientific method, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to become scientifically ...