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Barclay Academy

Barclay Academy

Academic

This page presents comprehensive information about each of the wide range of academic subjects we offer in the different Key Stages. Each subject has an overview of how and what is taught in each subject and you can also see the curriculum journey our students embark on.


Curriculum Structure

Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9)

English Maths Science History Geography Religious Studies Spanish Latin Computing Art Drama Music PE
5 5 4 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2

All students in key stage 3 take part in technology drop down days once every 5 weeks. These includes cookery, textiles and resistant materials.


Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

English Maths Science PE Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4
5 5 6 2 3 3 3 3

Year 10 and 11 Options Subjects

  • Art
  • Citizenship
  • Classical Civilisations 
  • Computer Science
  • Design Technology
  • Drama
  • Geography 
  • History
  • Latin
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Religious Studies
  • Spanish
  • Triple Science  

Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13)

  • Art and Design
  • Biology
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Civilisations
  • Computing
  • English Literature
  • Geography
  • Health and Social Care
  • History
  • Latin
  • Mathematics and Further Mathematics
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sport Studies