Curriculum
Key Stage 3
Year 7
There are 52 periods per fortnight.
(The hours per fortnight are in brackets after each subject).
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English (7) |
History (4) |
Science (6) |
Technology (4) |
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MFL (6) |
Mathematics (7) |
Religious Education (2) |
Music (2) |
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Art (2) |
Physical Education (4) |
Drama (1) |
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Geography (4) |
Computing (2) |
Enrichment Activities (2) |
Students are taught in these groups for Art, English, Music, Geography, History and Religious Education. For Mathematics, German, Technology, PE, Science and Computing students are in sets according to their ability in each of the subjects. In July Year 6 students take a reading test which, along with the teacher assessments and recommendations, form the basis for the revision of the teaching groups.
Students’ progress is carefully monitored through internal progress checks, classwork, homework and internal assessments. Students are promoted or demoted when it becomes apparent they are misplaced.
Year 8
Year 8 is organised along similar lines to Year 7, with the exceptions that English, Geography and History set students independently.
| English (7) | History (4) | Science (6) | Technology (4) |
| MFL (6) | Mathematics (7) | Religious Education (2) | Music (2) |
| Art (2) | Physical Education (4) | Drama (1) | |
| Geography (4) | Computing (2) | Enrichment Activities (2) |
In Year 8 all students follow a structured options programme which enables them to make an informed choice as to which optional subjects they wish to study in Years 9, 10 and 11. The programme ensures that each student receives an information booklet, attends a presentation session, receives careers guidance and undergoes at least one interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Year Leader or the SEND Co-ordinator. Parents and Carers are invited to attend both an Options Information Evening and a Progress Evening with subject staff.
Year 9
All students follow a compulsory core provision of Mathematics (8), Science (6), English Language and English Literature (8), Core PE (4), Core Computing (2), Core RE (2), plus four optional subjects (5 each).
At present the range of optional subjects offered comprises:
All optional subjects are studied over three years (Years 9, 10 and 11)
| Art & Design | History |
| Business Studies | ICT |
| Computer Science | Media Studies |
| Dance | Music |
| Design Technology | PE |
| Drama | Psychology |
| Geography | Religious Studies |
| French | Sociology |
| Health And Social Care | Triple Science (Entry Criteria) |
Key Stage 4
Year 10 and 11
All students follow a compulsory core provision of Mathematics (8), English Language and English Literature (8), Science (10), Core PE (4) and four optional subjects (5 each)
| Mathematics (8) | English Language and English Literature (8) | Science (10) | Core PE (4) |
All Years
Certain elements are common to the curriculum of all students in all years. Through the Step Up 4 Life Programme students will receive content on:
- Health and Well Being
- Citizenship
- Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Awareness
- Preparing for Life in the Wider World
- Developing Character for Life
- Safety First
Key Stage 5
Year 12 and 13
Students who wish to continue their studies are invited to participate in an Induction Programme which begins in Year 11. This consists of an Open Evening, “Getting to Know You” evening, taster days, presentations and interviews, at various stages, with the Post 16 Director and members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Courses are offered at Advanced Level for students who wish to improve their general education by undertaking more advanced work in preparation for admission to Higher Level Apprenticeship or Higher Education.
A Level Courses available are:
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Accounting |
Fine Art |
Biology |
Business Studies |
Chemistry |
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Computer Science |
Design and Technology |
Drama and Theatre |
English Language |
English Literature |
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EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) |
French |
Further Mathematics |
Geography |
History |
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Maths |
Media Studies |
Music |
Photography |
Physical Education |
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Physics |
Psychology |
Religious Studies |
Sociology |
Criminology |
Vocational Level 3 Courses (to be taken alongside A Level Subjects) available are:
| Vocational Level 3 Health and Social Care | Vocational Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in ICT | BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport |
Vocational Full Time Level 3 Courses available are:
| Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care |
Enrichment
- • Study Support, PE enrichment and Independent study.
We encourage all students to participate in enrichment activities e.g. student ambassadors, classroom helpers, mentors, study buddies, sport leaders, charity work, work experience and university visits etc.
Wood Green Academy is an 11-19 over-subscribed National Support School specialising in Sport, Maths and Computing.
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Information
Find Us
- Wood Green Academy
- Wood Green Road
- Wednesbury
- West Midlands
- WS10 9QU
- Tel: +44 (0)121 556 4131
- Email: admin@woodgreenacademy.co.uk
- Media Enquiries: communications@woodgreenacad.co.uk