Curriculum Overview
We believe that every child has the right to achieve regardless of their starting point. We are steadfast in our vision that the quality of education we deliver removes barriers, improves life chances, and supports equality. At the heart of our curriculum is the essential knowledge and skills pupils need to shape and realise their aspirations.
At St Aldhelm's Academy we aim to:
- ensure a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for life, and unlocks future pathways into further education, training and employment.
- provide a curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils, ensuring appropriate support, stretch and challenge.
- plan a well-sequenced and coherent curriculum that supports the progressive development and consolidation of interconnected knowledge through high quality teaching and learning, every lesson, every day.
- deliver an engaging and inspiring curriculum that empowers pupils to achieve their true potential.
- enhance the curriculum to nurture an intrinsic passion for learning; support personal, social, spiritual, emotional development; inspire creative and critical thinking; and improve independent study skills.
- establish equality and diversity throughout an inclusive curriculum that represents and empowers pupils to be confident, proud, productive citizens in their local, national and global community.
- offer a range of enriching activities to develop student experience beyond the academic and encourage wider participation and engagement.
During their five years with us we will nurture young people to embody our core values of Courageous, Innovative and Excellent. By the time they leave us, our young adults will be adaptable, creative and resilient, able to embrace change as successful participants in the 21st century world.
If you would like to find out more about the curriculum our students' study here at St Aldhelm's, please contact Tim Joyner, Vice Principal on Tim.Joyner@saa.weareauthentic.education
Key Stage 3
At KS3, our curriculum is built on traditional, rigorous academic study, forming the cornerstone of our students’ learning experience. All students study English, Maths, Science, and Physical Education. Alongside these core subjects, we offer a broad range of additional subjects that inspire and engage our students. These include Art, Religious Studies, Music, Dance, Drama, Geography, History, Spanish, and Technology, which encompasses Catering, Engineering, Design Technology, Graphics, STEM, and Computing. This diverse curriculum allows students to explore their interests and develop a wide skill set.
Key Stage 4
At KS4, choice becomes a fundamental principle. We are proud to offer a blend of academic and vocational courses, enabling our students to follow their passions and align their learning with their career aspirations. All students continue with core subjects—English, Maths, Science, and PE—while selecting from a variety of options, including traditional academic GCSEs and practical courses like Hair & Beauty, Business, Computing, Design and Technology, Sport, and Childcare. This flexible curriculum ensures students are well-prepared for the next steps in their education or career.
GCSE Results 2024 (provisional)
Learning Journeys KS4 Subjects
Remote Education
An online programme would be provided in this location in the event of remote education being required for more than a week.