Queen'scroft High School

 

Our Curriculum

This page provides detailed information about how our curriculum is structured at Queen’s Croft High School, including curriculum pathways, subjects studied at each stage and progression into Post-16.

An overview of our curriculum intent and principles can be found on the Curriculum Overview page.

 

Curriculum Pathways

Our curriculum is carefully structured to support progression across key stages and into adulthood.

  • Key Stage 3 is designed to ensure pupils are ready for Key Stage 4.

  • Key Stage 4 prepares pupils for their next stage of education, training or employment. This may include Post-16 provision at Queen’s Croft or other appropriate pathways.

Learning is delivered through curriculum pathways that align with pupils’ stages of development, rather than chronological age.

Key Stages 3 and 4 Pathways

In Key Stages 3 and 4, pupils follow one of three curriculum pathways:

  • Explore Pathway

  • Extend Pathway

  • Excel Pathway

Each pathway clearly sets out what pupils need to know and be able to do. These are known as our curriculum GOALS.

Post-16 Pathways

In Post-16, pupils follow one of two curriculum pathways:

  • Explore Pathway

  • Extend Pathway

Where a pupil in Post-16 would require an Excel Pathway, their needs may be best met within a mainstream further education setting. In these cases, staff at Queen’s Croft High School work closely with pupils and families to support a successful transition.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

In Key Stage 3, pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum which includes:

  • English (including early reading where appropriate)

  • Maths

  • Science

  • Computing

  • Humanities

  • PSHE & SRE

  • Physical Education (PE)

  • Art & Design

  • Music

  • Design Technology (Food Technology)

  • Careers & Work-Related Learning

Key Stage 4 Curriculum

In Key Stage 4, pupils continue to study core subjects alongside selected options.

Core subjects include:

  • English (including early reading where appropriate)

  • Maths

  • Science

  • Computing

  • PSHE & SRE

  • Physical Education (PE)

  • Careers & Work-Related Learning

Key Stage 4 options (2025–26):

  • Art & Design

  • Design Technology (Food)

  • Horticulture

Pupils in Key Stage 4 can work towards a range of accredited outcomes, including GCSEs (where appropriate) or alternative accredited routes such as Entry Level qualifications.

Post-16 Curriculum

In Post-16, pupils study a curriculum designed to support independence, employability and preparation for adulthood.

Core areas of study include:

  • English (including early reading where appropriate)

  • Maths

  • Computing

  • PSHE & SRE

  • Careers & Work-Related Learning
    (including training in health and safety at work, first aid and food hygiene)

Post-16 options include:

  • Sport & Leisure

  • Hospitality & Catering

  • Land Studies

  • Retail & Administration

Pupils may work towards a range of accredited outcomes, including Functional Skills up to Level 2 (where appropriate), alongside other accredited pathways.

Subject Information

Please use the links below to find more detailed information about each subject area.
Please note: Post-16 subject pages also include information about Careers.

Keystage 3 & 4

English   Maths    Science  Computing     PSHE / SRE     PE (Core)     Careers   Humanities           Art & Design  Design Technology (Food)   Music  Forest School (KS3)    Horticulture (KS4)            

 

Post 16

 English        Maths     Computing           PSHE / SRE

Sport & Leisure (P16 option)         Hospitality & Catering (P16 option)           

Retail and Administration (P16 Option)      Land Studies (P16 option)             

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