Curriculum

Faculties

Arts, Design & Technology

Arts, Design and Technology prepares children to take part in the development of tomorrow’s rapidly changing world. Creative thinking encourages children to make positive changes to their quality of life.

Business, Law & Economics

We aim to provide an engaging and dynamic learning experience that challenges students to achieve their potential. In addition, students will develop as independent, creative learners and critical thinkers, gaining essential skills for the world of work.

Computing

At the end of Key Stage 3 we expect pupils to have fully developed skills in design, logic and programming. This will enable pupils to develop transferable and challenging skills such as problem solving and analytical thinking.

English

We are convinced that reading is key to your overall development.

Expressive and Performing Arts (Including Music)

Our curriculum aims to foster understanding and appreciation of performing arts through creative exploration, using subject-specific terms in assessed performances.

Humanities

Our Humanities curriculum at Key Stage 3 is built around 2 distinct subjects: History and Geography. The ultimate aim of the curriculum is to help students to understand they world in which they live, how it works, how it has changed and is changing.

Inclusion

Our Inclusion team work with our young people to support their individual learning needs through a holistic approach. We are proud to be an inclusive school. All young people have an equal right to learn and succeed in our school.

Mathematics

At Parrs Wood High School we have a strong and successful maths faculty. Our aim is for our students to develop a real interest in maths, by deepening their understanding and developing their reasoning skills to become competent mathematicians.

Modern Languages

Being able to speak a foreign language is an essential life skill whether at work, in education or for leisure purposes.

Physical Education

The P.E Faculty provides a broad and balanced programme of activities that the students find challenging, enjoyable and satisfying.

Science

The Science Faculty here at Parrs Wood High School is a highly successful faculty. We pride ourselves in our ambitious curriculum and choice of subjects available to our students across all age ranges and abilities.

Social Science (Including RE)

The study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around us.