Curriculum
The curriculum at Hodge Hill College aims to provide breadth and balance for all pupils at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Pupils all undertake studies in the core subjects: Mathematics, English and Science, together with Humanities, Language, Arts, Creative Design and Sports based subjects. This is maintained at Key Stage 4 to ensure that pupils gain a balance of qualifications which will provide them with the widest possible opportunities for progression into sixth form. This breadth also offers diverse opportunities for university, apprenticeship and employment choices. Balance ensures doors are held open at all times to all pupils.
As a college, we are committed to ensuring that pupils gain an understanding of the contribution the arts play to enriching their lives, and the key part they play in the national and global economy. Learning to contextualise our common history, geography and religious beliefs builds greater understanding, character and stronger communities. Finally, healthy bodies support healthy minds and as a college we believe, all our pupils need to understand how these two issues are intertwined. Enabling all pupils to take charge of their health secures good learning and future economic security for our community.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview
Year 7 Curriculum Pathways
All pupils in Year 7 study a wide range of subjects including Art, Design, Food Technology, Drama, Music and Computer Science. Music, Computer Science, Drama and Food Technology are studied on a carousel basis throughout key stage three with each being taught for half a year. A small group of EAL pupils who are new to the country and a small group of SEND pupils will have intervention lessons in MFL time.
*Music, Computer Science, Drama and Food Technology are studied on a carousel basis throughout key stage three with each being taught for half a year. A small group of EAL pupils who are new to the country and a small group of SEND pupils will have intervention lessons in MFL time.
Year 8 Curriculum Pathways
All pupils in Year 8 study a wide range of subjects including Art, Design, Food Technology, Drama, Music and Computer Science.
*Music, Computer Science, Drama and Food Technology are studied on a carousel basis throughout key stage three with each being taught for half a year. A small group of EAL pupils who are new to the country and a small group of SEND pupils will have intervention lessons in MFL time.
Year 9 Curriculum Pathways
Option choices for GCSEs are not made until pupils are in Year 9 and study of these commences at the start of Year 10 (immediately following the summer half-term).
*Music, Computer Science, Drama and Food Technology are studied on a carousel basis throughout key stage three with each being taught for half a year.
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview
Year 10 & 11 Curriculum Pathways
All pupils in Years 10 all 11 study core GCSEs in Mathematics, English Literature, English Language and Science. Dependent on pathway they will either take two (double award) or three Science (triple) GCSEs. In addition, all pupils in Years 10 and 11 study BTEC Physical Education.
The three pathways pupils can follow at Key Stage 4 are:
Mastered Pathway
Secure Pathway
Developing Pathway
Key Stage 3 Grade Descriptors and Assessment & Core Vocabulary
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Should you require any further information regarding the curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact us at enquiry@hodgehill.bham.sch.uk.