Curriculum
At Maidenhill School, we strive to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that nurtures academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong learning. Our intent is to empower every student with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world, while fostering their emotional, social, and physical well-being. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our diverse community, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and high expectations.
Our curriculum is structured to:
- Promote high academic standards: We offer a rigorous and inclusive curriculum that challenges students at all levels, supporting both academic achievement and personal aspirations.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving: Subjects across the curriculum aim to foster curiosity, analytical thinking, and creativity, enabling students to apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
- Ensure progression and coherence: We design our curriculum so that learning is sequenced effectively from the Year 6 Primary curriculum through to what students will progress on to in Year 12, building on prior knowledge while preparing students for GCSEs and post-16 pathways.
- Prepare for future opportunities: Students are encouraged to consider a range of future opportunities, whether academic, vocational, or professional, through guidance in careers education and post-16 preparation.
All students study the same broad and balanced curriculum up to the end of Year 9 where we teach at least the National Curriculum. Most subjects are taught in mixed ability groups throughout KS3, with streaming in Maths, Science and Modern Foreign Languages where possible. We work hard to ensure this is done at an appropriate pace and depth to secure a good level of understanding for further development at KS4.
At KS4, all students study a core curriculum, including 3 hours of PE each fortnight. There is a wide range of optional subjects with 16 GCSE and 7 Vocational courses. We also value and promote a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities and experiences to develop the child as a whole.
All students will complete our Core Curriculum.
Core Curriculum (Examined):
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Combined Science (Trilogy) 2 GCCEs
Core Curriculum (Non-examined):
- Physical Education
PSHE - Students will also choose 4 optional subjects from the courses on offer.
Choices Curriculum (Examined):
- Art, Craft and Design
- Business Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative iMedia
- Dance
- Design and Technology
- Drama
- Food Preparation and Nutrition
- French
- Geography
- Health and Social Care
- History
- Information Technology
- Music
- Photography
- Physical Education GCSE
- Physical Education VCert
- Religious Studies
- Separate Science
- Statistics
- Travel and Tourism
Our curriculum at Maidenhill School is designed to inspire, challenge, and support every student in achieving their full potential. By blending academic rigor with pastoral care and extracurricular opportunities, we aim to equip students not only for success in their GCSEs but for life beyond Maidenhill school, as responsible, confident, and capable citizens.
For further information regarding our curriculum please see the above documents or contact the relevant staff member as stated in them.