We aim to ensure that all students receive an education that is broadly based, relevant and tailored to fit the needs of the individual student.
In most subjects, students are taught in groups, which reflect their aptitude and ability. Students currently follow a 50-lesson fortnight with each lesson lasting one-hour.
For further details regarding any aspect of the curriculum please see the individual subject department pages
The following number of one-hour lessons is taught in each subject per fortnight in both Year 7 and Year 8:
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Subject |
Number of lessons |
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English |
7 |
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Maths |
8 |
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Science |
8 |
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History |
4 |
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Geography |
4 |
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French |
4 |
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Art |
2 |
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Music |
2 |
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Drama |
1 |
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Design and Technology |
3 |
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Physical Education |
3 |
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Society and Ethics |
4 |
In Years 9,10 & 11, students follow a common core curriculum, which is enhanced by option GCSE or vocational subjects chosen towards the end of Year 9.
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The following GCSEs and Vocational qualifications are available to students in Years 9, 10 and 11 |
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Mathematics |
Biology |
Music |
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English Language |
Science ‘Trilogy’ (Double award) |
Business Studies |
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English Literature |
Art |
Sports Science |
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Religious Studies |
Photography |
Health and Fitness |
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Citizenship Studies |
Design and Technology |
Media |
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Chemistry |
Food and Nutrition |
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Physics |
Child Development |
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Core Course for all |
Society & Ethics, Physical Education and Personal Social & Health Education and Careers. |
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Core subjects |
English (Double GCSE), Maths (GCSE) and Science (‘Combined’/Double/ Triple Award GCSE). |
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Option subjects
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All students in this Pathway will be expected to take a modern language, an humanity and two other subjects. All courses offered are at GCSE or equivalent unless otherwise stated. Students choose;
These subjects are organised into 2 blocks with students choosing one from each block. We endeavour to meet all subject first or second choices but this cannot be guaranteed due to high demand in some subjects. Please note: where there is insufficient demand for a particular subject in Options 3 or 4, the course will not run. |
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Core Course for all |
Society & Ethics, Physical Education and Personal Social & Health Education and Careers. |
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Core subjects |
English (Double GCSE), Maths (GCSE) and Science (‘Combined’/Double/ Triple Award GCSE). |
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Option subjects
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All students are now judged in terms of the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 criteria and so we recommend that students make their choices accordingly. You should choose ;
These subjects are organised into 2 blocks with students choosing one from each block. We endeavour to meet all subject first or second choices but this cannot be guaranteed due to high demand in some subjects. Please note: where there is insufficient demand for a particular subject in Options 3 or 4, the course will not run. Please note that the option subjects listed above apply to students currently in Year 9. The subjects available may vary each year. |
Stalham High School is one of five schools in the North Norfolk Academy Trust. The Trust is passionate about raising standards for young people in North Norfolk and aims to give students the very best education and to manage the Group’s available resources to the maximum benefit.
