Curriculum Model

As a community, we share a determined optimism to provide an ambitious education for all students. At Howden, the curriculum sits at the heart of the school and is designed to promote social justice, raise aspirations, and prepare students for post-16 pathways and beyond.

Our five-year curriculum ensures depth, breadth, and progression. Subject specialists carefully sequence knowledge and skills so that learning builds in complexity from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 4. Alongside academic success, we prioritise literacy, numeracy, and personal development through our PSHE and careers programme and wider enrichment opportunities.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7–9)

Students follow a broad and balanced curriculum, based on the National Curriculum and enhanced through local context and enrichment opportunities.

*RE is also taught within Personal Development

Key Features

• Broad entitlement for all students
• Ability setting within subjects
• Additional support through Tools4Life for identified students
• Embedded literacy and numeracy across all subjects

Key Stage 4 Curriculum (Years 10–11)

The Key Stage 4 curriculum prioritises academic rigour while maintaining breadth and personalisation through option choices.

Guided Choice Subjects Include: