Curriculum

Cross Keys Learning has two academic phases.

The Lower Phase covers years 7-8 and this timetables focuses a broad range of academic subjects as well as personal development. There is a strong emphasis on students developing their reading ability and the timetable enables targeted individual interventions to take place as required.
The Upper Phase covers years 9-11 and as well as academic subjects and personal development students study vocational subjects including: Hospitality & catering, Horticulture and Business & Enterprise.

Students can work towards the following qualifications:

Find our full Curriculum Policy here.

Academic result information for 2023-24 can be found here.

Curriculum Aims

Our curriculum will:

Set students realistic but ambitious targets so that they can all successfully achieve their full potential and are clear on how to succeed; it will be age and ability appropriate.
Be mindful of the individual needs of our students and cater for any requirements set out in EHC plans and desired educational outcomes.
Enable all students to access and pursue a range of subjects, regardless of ability, to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum. We do not dumb down the Curriculum offer and balance an ambitious academic curriculum alongside personal development.
Coherently build upon prior knowledge, embed, and interleave knowledge and skills so that students know more and remember more, continuously building upon their successes.
Develop numeracy and literacy skills throughout the curriculum.
Ensure opportunities to develop social, moral, spiritual and cultural opportunities for learning are embedded across all subjects.
Promote fundamental British values and mutual respect.
Recognise the importance of personal, social, emotional development.
Energise students and develop a love for learning.