Curriculum at Wombourne High School 

  

The aim of the curriculum at Wombourne High School is to inspire students, to allow individual students to identify their interests and talents, and to develop these.  To develop real curriculum passions.  To strive for excellence in all its forms, including attainment of qualifications.  Through our key values of hard work, positivity and kindness our aim is to develop a ‘can do’ attitude in all of our students, valuing resilience and determination.   Our aim is that students enjoy learning. 

  

In addition to learning within the classroom, to spark interest and passion, we aim to provide students with unique educational experiences through trips, speakers and extra-curriculum activities.  To give a flavour, over the last few years students have been able to hear Robert Winston talk about his Science work, History students have visited Rome, and Performing Arts students have visited and performed in local theatres. 

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The Wombourne High School curriculum has a careers focus.  In addition to careers work in tutor time, PSHE lessons and assemblies, each subject will deliver at least 2 career focused subject lessons per year group per year. 

  

Years 10 and 11 

  

At Key Stage 4 most students study 9 GCSE or equivalent qualifications.  The curriculum is highly academic with the EBacc at its core, with the offer of Triple Science and Computer Science to cater for the needs of our academically able students.  However, we are a comprehensive school and aim to meet the needs of all ability levels, therefore vocational courses are also highly valued, and for most students a mix of subjects is healthy. 

  

At Key Stage 4 students’ study: 

• Mathematics 

• English Literature and English Language 

• Science (Trilogy or Separate Sciences) 

• A Humanities subject (Geography or History) 

• 2/3 Option Subjects 

  

The Option subjects offered to students include: 

• GCSE Business Studies  

• A Language option (GCSE French or GCSE Spanish) 

• GCSE Computer Science 

• Cambridge National Creative iMedia 

• GCSE Religious Studies 

• GCSE PE 

• GCSE Dance 

• BTEC Sport 

• GCSE Triple Science (Separate Sciences) 

• BTEC Health and Social care 

• GCSE Art 

• GCSE Design and Technology 

• BTEC Performing Arts 

• BTEC Music  

• GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition 

 

If you have any questions relating to curriculum please contact Mrs Treble, Deputy Headteacher: streble@wombournehighschool.co.uk