Curriculum Model

At Fairfield, pupils benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum throughout Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4). Our curriculum is carefully designed to build strong foundations, support progression, and enable pupils to master key knowledge and skills. At KS3, we meet the expectations of the National Curriculum, ensuring depth and challenge across all subjects. At KS4, alongside the academic core, pupils can choose from a wide range of optional subjects—spanning creative, technical, vocational, and alternative routes.

 

KS3 Curriculum Hours by Fortnightly Cycle

Subject

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

English

7

8

8

Mathematics

8

8

8

Science

7

8

8

Modern Language

6

4

4

Geography

3

3

3

History

3

3

3

Life Skills

1

1

1

Religious Education

2

2

2

Design Technology

2

2

2

Physical Education

3

3

3

Computing

2

2

2

Art

2

2

2

Music

2

2

2

Drama

2

2

2

Total

50

50

50

 

 

 

KS4 Curriculum Hours by Fortnightly Cycle

 

Subject

Year 10

Year 11

GCSE English Language and Literature

9

10

GCSE Mathematics

8

8

GCSE Combined Science

9

9

Modern Language or Option A

5

5

Option B (Humanities choice) or additional English and Maths

5

5

Option C

5

5

Option D

5

5

Life Skills and RS

2

2

Physical Education

2

1

Total

50

50

Citizenship is taught through the form time curriculum every week