Walthamstow Academy has a powerful, intellectual and rigorous curriculum. Our curriculum is designed to provide all our students with the core knowledge thatwill become the foundation of their success in life. We aim to maximise their cognitive development, to develop the whole person and the talents of the individual so that Walthamstow Academy students become well-informed, active and economically self-sufficient citizens. At the end of Year 9, students make their Key Stage 4 qualification choices, meaning that from Year 10 they are studying subjects they are particularly passionate and excited about, and for more time across the week.
In Year 7 students study English, Maths, Science, Computing, French or Spanish, Music, Art, Drama, RE, Geography, History and PE. They study PSHE and RSE during form time.
In Year 8 students study English, Maths, Science, Computing, French or Spanish, Music, Art, Drama, RE, Geography, History and PE. They study PSHE and RSE during form time.
In Year 9 students study English, Maths, Science, Computing, French or Spanish, Music, Art, Drama, RE, Geography, History and PE. They study PSHE and RSE during form time.
In Year 10 students begin their GCSE curriculum choices.
The subjects we offer at Key Stage 4 are:
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COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
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GCSE English Language
GCSE English Literature
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Combined Science
GCSE RE
Core PE
PSHE and RSE
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GCSE Triple Science
GCSE French
GCSE Spanish
GCSE Geography
GCSE History
GCSE Computing
GCSE Drama
GCSE Art
GCSE Media
GCSE PE
GCSE Music
GCSE Product Design
GCSE Psychology
GCSE Business
GCSE Photography
GCSE Sociology
BTEC Business Studies
BTEC Sport
BTEC Health and Social Care
BTEC Media
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The subjects we offer at Key Stage 5 are:
A Level English Literature
A Level Mathematics
A Level Biology
A Level Chemistry
A Level Physics
A Level French
A Level History
A Level Geography
A Level Government and Politics
A Level Art
A Level Media
A Level Performing Arts
A Level Psychology
A Level RE
A Level Sociology
BTEC Business Studies
BTEC Sport
BTEC Health and Social Care
If you have any questions about our curriculum or would like to find out more, please contact Jess Capstick, Vice Principal
jess.capstick@walthamstow-academy.org