Curriculum

In Grosvenor, the curriculum provided to our pupils is the total learning package on offer: in and out of class. Grosvenor provides a curriculum which goes well beyond the requirements set by the Department of Education. Our aim is to empower our pupils to achieve the very best of which they are capable, by enabling them to develop as individuals and as contributors to society, the economy and the environment. Pupils with identified Special Educational Needs are supported in school, where necessary and practically possible, in order that they can fulfil their potential. In addition, the School assists those who are experiencing difficulties with their studies through our Academic Tutoring and Classroom Assistant Mentoring schemes.

You can find out more about the various Key Stages below:

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 4

Key Stage 5

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3, the School provides a broad and balanced curriculum which meets the statutory requirements of the Education Order 2006, including Learning for Life & Work (incorporating Home Economics, Personal Development, Local & Global Citizenship and Education for Employability), Skills & Capabilities (incorporating Literacy, Using Mathematics, ICT, Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities) and the General Learning Areas which take up most of the pupils’ time.

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4, there is greater flexibility and the School provides a menu of 27 courses. English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject are compulsory GCSEs and all pupils take Learning for Life & Work, Religious Studies [a ½ GCSE] and Physical Education as required by the Education Order 2006.  Beyond that, the arrangements give freedom in terms of subject combinations and number of GCSEs taken.  Pupils are able to make informed and appropriate choices which best suits their interests, abilities and ambitions for A Level, university and their career.

Key Stage 5

Pupils wishing to enter Years 13 or 14 have to meet the published entry criteria. They are interviewed, and in the light of their career plans, advised on courses of study. Final decisions are made following discussions among parents, pupils and the Careers staff. The School provides a menu of 23 courses. Based on their academic ability and performance at GCSE, pupils will select 3 AS (or BTEC) subjects to study in Year 13. A minimum of 3 A2 (or BTEC) qualifications must be studied in Year 14. Consideration to study 4 AS/A2 qualifications may be given to Further Mathematics students.

Subjects at GCE AS and A2 Levels

*Denotes a subject offered in collaboration with Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock as part of the East Belfast Area Learning Community.

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