Curriculum
Laureate Academy follows the knowledge-rich curriculum that has been developed by Future Academies. It has been written to ensure that it is carefully sequenced so that it builds on prior knowledge and gives students the cultural capital they need to succeed. We want all students to leave us with the knowledge they need to enable them to have freedom of opportunities as they move on to post-16 or higher education.
Education is the great leveller, ensuring that our students, no matter what their background, can have the choice and freedom required to succeed on whatever path they choose to pursue. We believe that a good education is the cornerstone for social mobility, providing children with the tools they need to lead purposeful lives.
Our curriculum ensures that students:- Master specific knowledge within each subject
- Ensures students access the best of what has been thought and said
- Is accessible yet challenging for all students
We offer a broad and ambitious curriculum for all students. It is based on cognitive science research to ensure that we can guarantee students the best outcomes. We believe that careful sequencing of the curriculum, direct instructions, independent practice, live feedback and retrieval quizzing are the best methods to ensure that students make excellent progress.
Key Stage 3 subjects
During Key Stage 3 students study the following subjects:
- Art and Design Technology
- Computer Science
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Modern Foreign Languages (French or German or Spanish)
- Music
- PSHE
- Physical Education
- Religious Studies
- Science
Key Stage 4 subjects
At KS4, students study eight GCSE courses, with a small group of students taking a ninth GCSE. This is to ensure that students can cover the curriculum in depth to thoroughly prepare them for their GCSE exams.
Core curriculum subjects:
- English Literature
- English language
- Maths
- Combined science
- Core PE
Students must then select three of the following GCSE options:
- Art
- Business Studies (GCSE or BTEC)
- Computer Science
- Classical civilisation
- Drama
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Latin
- Music
- PE GCSE
- Sociology
- Sport Studies BTEC
- Religious Education
- Triple Science
Read more about each qualification in our GCSE options booklet here.