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Academic Curriculum
The curriculum at SHFGS is academic, ambitious and founded on the school vision. The curriculum is challenging and is not narrowed at any Key Stage; the school teaches a very broad range of subjects throughout, encompassing and going beyond National Curriculum subjects. We offer 19 subjects at KS3, 20 at KS4 and 25 at KS5, complemented by a strong co-curricular offer. The EBacc lies at the heart of the KS3 curriculum, in line with the DfE’s ambition. The EBacc subjects form a strong academic foundation for both the KS4 curriculum and A levels in KS5.
Design Curriculum
English Curriculum
Humanities Curriculum
Maths Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages Curriculum
Performing Arts Curriculum
Physical Education Curriculum
Science Curriculum
Combined Science
The school also offers the opportunity to study Combined Science at GCSE. The school follows the AQA syllabus. This subject was introduced in September 2023 and as such the curriculum review is in progress. For information in relation to this subject, please contact the Faculty Leader for Science.
Social Science Curriculum
The school also offers the opportunity to study Sociology in the sixth form. The school follows the AQA syllabus. This subject was introduced in September 2022 and as such the curriculum review is in progress. For information in relation to this subject, please contact the Faculty Leader for Social Sciences.
PSHE Curriculum
The PSHE curriculum covers all statutory elements of PSHE education, including relationships and sex education. Please reference the policy section to view the PSHE and RSE policies, including information with regards to how to opt out of RSE.
The PSHE curriculum at SHFGS is live and responds to the contextual safeguarding landscape, this includes assemblies, tutor time, discussions and a range of guest speakers. The curriculum above provides a sample of core topics taught throughout the year.
