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Year 9 Curriculum
Courses offered in Year 9:
- Students all continue to study English, maths, science, geography, history, Spanish, BPE*, music and technology (a carousel of food & nutrition and design technology).
- English, maths, science and humanities group by ability (Each has one high aptitude group and a number of mixed ability groups in each half year group).
- Music and BPE* are taught in forms.
- Students also have a choice between computer science or iMedia.
- Students choose two option subjects from: art, French, German, drama, dance.
- This curriculum is designed to be broad, yet give adequate time for EBacc subjects.
- Special literacy and numeracy withdrawal groups remove small groups of children from some subjects.
*(Beliefs, philosophy and ethics/religious studies)
If you require any further information on the curriculum we offer then please contact Mr Nayler (Assistant Headteacher) 01229 483900 or email enquiries@uvhs.uk
Recommended Guides
KS3 recommended books.
Please talk to your child's Science teacher regarding the suitability of the higher or foundation guides.
Also included in this list are optional KS3 resources.
Click here for a list of the recommended guides.