
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 3
Subjects Offered
Art & Design
Citizenship
Drama
Employability
English
French
Geography
History
Home Economics
ICT
Mathematics
Music
Personal Development
Physical Education
Religious Education
Science
Technology & Design

Key Stage 4
Subjects Offered
Art & Design
Business Studies
Business & Communication Systems
Drama & Theatre Studies
English Language
English Literature
French
Geography
History
Home Economics
Health & Social Care
Learning For Life & Work
Mathematics
Mathematics - Further
Music
Physical Education
Polish
Religious Studies
Science (Single Award)
Science (Double Award)
Science (Applied)
Design & Technology (Resistance Materials)
OCN L2 Extended Certificate in Early Years Learning, Care and Development
Level 2 Occupational Studies - Business & Services
Level 2 Occupational Studies - Environment & Society
Level 2 Performance Skills
Level 2 Preparation for Adult Life
OCN Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science
OCN Level 2 Certificate in Information Technology Applications
Prince's Trust Level 2 Certificate in Personal Development
Essential Skills in Application of Number
Essential Skills in Communication

Key Stage 5
Subjects Offered
The school collaborates closely with St Mark’s High School and St Colman’s College to offer pupil a wide range of Applied and General subjects at Post 16 Level.
Throughout the Key Stage 4 CEIAG programme pupils receive advice and support to help them to make informed decisions regarding Post 16 study in St Mary’s and other career pathways open to them. All Year 12 pupils (Term 2) attend the Post 16 Subject Carousel, Options Seminar and have an individual interview with the DEL Careers Advisor along with the Principal or Vice Principal to discuss their subject choices.
The following subjects are offered to current Post 16 pupils:
Non collaboration subjects
• GCE Art and Design
• GCE Health and Social Care
• GCE Polish
• GCE Professional Business Services
• GCE Religious Studies
• GCE Sociology
• OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business
• OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT
Collaboration with St. Mark’s High School
• BTEC National Award in Children’s Care in Education
• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences
• GCE Performing Arts
• GCE English Literature
Collaboration with St. Colman’s College
• GCE English Literature
• GCE French
• GCE Geography
• GCE Mathematics
All pupils have timetabled Careers Guidance lessons each week and have access to a range of resources in the Library and Sixth Form Study Centre. In Year 13 pupils follow an extensive enrichment programme which supports their personal development, preparing them for the challenges and responsibilities of Third Level Education, employment and adult life.

