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This course prepares students for grades 4–9 and builds strong skills in algebra, number, ratio, geometry, and statistics. Students develop fluency, problem-solving ability, and mathematical reasoning through a wide range of topics—from equations and trigonometry to vectors and data analysis. The course is assessed by three exams (one non-calculator and two calculator papers), and provides a solid foundation for A-level maths or related subjects.

This course supports both Year 8 and Year 9 students on a unified path toward the Edexcel GCSE Higher Tier Mathematics qualification. It combines mastery of KS3 content with early introduction to core GCSE topics, focusing on fluency, reasoning, and multi-step problem-solving. The curriculum spirals key concepts so students encounter them at increasing levels of depth—ensuring Year 8s are well prepared for GCSE while giving Year 9s a head start on higher-tier material.

This Year 7 course lays a solid foundation in mathematics through a mastery-based programme designed to build fluency, reasoning, and confidence. It revisits key KS2 concepts (like place value, fractions, decimals) and introduces new topics in algebra, geometry, ratio, statistics, and probability—fully preparing students for further study in KS4 and IGCSE Mathematics.

Our Computer Science programme is primarily aligned with the AQA GCSE specification (8525), ensuring full coverage of core topics including algorithms, programming, systems architecture, data representation, and cyber security. In addition, we integrate key elements from the Oxford AQA International GCSE specification to ensure our international students are equally well-prepared for that examination pathway. This dual alignment provides students with the flexibility and breadth needed to excel in either national or international assessment routes.

Our Key Stage 3 Computing curriculum is fully aligned with the National Curriculum for England, ensuring that students build core knowledge and skills across computer science, digital literacy and information technology. Over the three years (Years 7–9), pupils study units such as Scratch and Python programming, networks, systems architecture, cybersecurity, data science and physical computing. Our scheme of work follows the Teach Computing Curriculum, offering structured, sequenced units with lesson plans, assessments and progression guides to prepare students for GCSE-level study.

Our Key Stage 3 Computing curriculum is fully aligned with the National Curriculum for England, ensuring that students build core knowledge and skills across computer science, digital literacy and information technology. Over the three years (Years 7–9), pupils study units such as Scratch and Python programming, networks, systems architecture, cybersecurity, data science and physical computing. Our scheme of work follows the Teach Computing Curriculum, offering structured, sequenced units with lesson plans, assessments and progression guides to prepare students for GCSE-level study.