Curriculum

At Highclare School the academic curriculum is designed to prepare students for life as independent learners and to achieve individual excellence.
All pupils follow a broad, balanced curriculum, which is delivered by well-qualified specialist teachers. Subjects studied during Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 & 9) are:

English Language
English Literature
Drama
Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry & Biology
History
Geography
French
German (from Yr 8)
Music
Religious Studies

ICT
Personal Health and Social Education (PHSE)
Physical Education
Art
Home Economics
Textiles Technology

At Key Stage 4, Years 10 & 11, all pupils study the core curriculum at GCSE of English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science & Additional Science, a Modern Foreign Language and ICT. Other GCSE subjects available are:

French
German
Spanish
• History
• Geography
• Music
Drama
• Home Economics
• Physical Education
• Religious Studies
• Art
Textiles Technology

All pupils follow a course in PHSE.
Throughout the Senior School there is specialised support for pupils with particular educational needs, such as dyslexia or English as a second language.