The Swanage School broadly follows the National Curriculum.
Curriculum - Year 7
Year 7 is the first year at secondary school. All students take the same subjects (GCSE options start in Year 10). All subjects are taught in mixed ability classes.
What subjects will my child study?
In Years 7 and 8 all students study:
- English
- Maths
- Science
- Project based Learning – a combination of History, Geography, Philosophy, Religion & Ethics
- Art & Design
- Computing
- Drama
- Food preparation and nutrition
- French
- Music
- PE
- Product Design
- Personal, Social & Health Education
Curriculum - Year 8
Year 8 is the second year at secondary school. All students take the same subjects (GCSE options start in Year 10). Most subjects are taught in mixed ability classes. In line with educational research we teach students in ability groups for maths and science.
The subjects taught in Year 8 are the same as those in year 7.