The Curriculum
Our mission is driven by a shared sense to provide a strong education base to facilitate the best opportunities for students, with a focus on providing opportunities to progress onto University and Higher Level apprenticeships.
This moral purpose is at the heart of everything we do, and our intent is to work inclusively with determination and integrity to achieve this mission.
Our curriculum supports student and provides opportunities to enable better life chances so that they leave the school equipped to make an extraordinary contribution to society.
The school's ambition is that subjects are traditional in their range and offer breadth, depth and challenge at every Key Stage. Teaching encourages knowledge recall and new knowledge acquisition.
The information presented below details our curriculum offer for all Key Stages.
A curriculum equipment list is available here: The King's School Grantham - Curriculum Equipment List (kings.lincs.sch.uk)
The School Curriculum
Key Stage 3 (Year 07, 08 and 09)
Hours per fortnight
| Subject | Year 7 | Year 8 Double Linguists | Year 8 Single Linguists | Year 9 Double Linguists | Year 9 Single Linguists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Science | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| French | 6 | 4 | 6 hours (one language only) | 4 | 6 hours (one language only) |
| German | 0 | 4 | 6 hours (one language only) | 4 | 6 hours (one language only) |
| Religious Education | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Geography | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| History | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Computing | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Music | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Physical Education | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Games | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Design & Technology | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Art | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and 11)
Hours per fortnight
| Subject | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 8 |
| Science (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) | 12 | 12 |
| Mathematics | 7 | 7 |
| Religious Education | 1 | 1 |
| Games | 2 | 2 |
| Option 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Option 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Option 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Option 4 | 5 | 5 |
GCSE options: Art, Business Studies, Computing, Design and Technology – Food and Nutrition, Design and Technology – Graphics, Design and Technology – Resistant Materials, Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Music, Physical Education and Religious Studies.
Key Stage 5 (Year 12 and 13)
Hours per fortnight
| Subject | Year 12 and 13 |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | 10 |
| Option 2 | 10 |
| Option 3 | 10 |
| Option 4 | 10 |
| Games | 4 |
| Enrichment | 5 |
| Personal Development | 1 |
A Level options often include:
Art, Biology, Business Studies, Certificate in Financial Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Core Mathematics, Design & Technology , Economics, English Language and Literature, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics (AS), Further Mathematics (A2), Geography, History, Information Technology, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Physics, German, Physical Education, Politics and Religious Education.
For more information about the curriculum at each Key Stage, please download subject specific information from department areas.
Enrichment
Academic and extra-curricular enrichment underpin all aspects of the curriculum. There are many opportunities available in Sport, Music, Art, Drama, Chess, Duke of Edinburgh, CCF, and languages. Lunchtime and after school clubs and societies enhance the learning experiences of all students and are offered to students of all ages. There is also an extensive programme of visits and trips abroad.
Progress for All
Students are supported in their studies at every stage. The boys’ well-being and progress are monitored by form tutors, subject staff and Heads of Year while the student planners enable parents to oversee their sons’ homework and to gain an understanding of their day to day commitments and learning.
