Subjects

All pupils follow courses of study around the National Curriculum subject areas. In the cases of our junior phase some learning is based on topic work. In the middle and senior phases, learning is encouraged through cross-curricular themes where staff feel this is appropriate.

For more information on the subjects taught at Alderman Knight School, please use the links on the navigation bar to the left.

Junior Phase

English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Art, Music, Geography, History, Physical Education, Religious Education, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Personal Health & Social Education.

Middle Phase

English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Art, Music, Humanities (History and Geography), Physical Education, Religious Education, Information Communication Technology (ICT), French to National Curriculum Years 7-9, and Personal Health, Social and Citizenship Education.

Senior Phase

We are able to offer every senior pupil most areas studied at middle phase but extended. Since September 2000 students in years 10 & 11 have been studying for a G.C.S.E. in Manufacturing. This is a two year course we have introduced to prepare students for employment and the world of work. Most pupils go on to take external examinations-

A.Q.A.

Achievement Tests in Literacy (Levels 1-4)

O.C.R.

G.C.S.E. Manufacturing
Entry Level ASDAN Life Skills

A.Q.A Entry Level Certificate

Information Communication Technology
Modern Foreign Language
English
Mathematics
Science

A.Q.A. G.C.S.E

English
Mathematics
Science (Single/ Modular)
Art & Design

W.J.E.C.

G.C.S.E Food Technology
Entry Level Certificate Food Technology
Entry Level Certificate Art & Design
Entry Level P.E.

A.Q.A Unit Award Scheme

Numerous Units in English
Religious Education
Technology
Music
Drama
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Rural Studies

O.C.R.

Entry Level Certificate in Enterprise
(Team Programme)