Curriculum

Falmouth School Curriculum Statement

Implementation

There is two-week timetable at Falmouth School.  Each day is divided into five 60 minute periods, giving a timetable of 25 periods per week. 

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

In Years 7 to 9 students will be taught in groups with a wide range of ability. There is some setting by ability in Maths from Year 7 and Science from Year 9. Regular assessment and progress tracking enables us to adapt and modify these groups where it is apparent that students need to be moved. Year groups are spilt into two populations and taught separately for their subjects to enable effective timetabling. 

In year 9 students begin to identify the subjects they would like to continue into key stage 4 and take part in the options process early in the Spring term. A comprehensive options process includes parents and students to help support the decision-making process.                                           

Key Stage 4 Curriculum 

In Year 10 and 11, students continue to study the core subjects of Mathematics, English, Science and PE.  This culminates in GCSE or level 2 equivalent examinations at the end of Year 11, as well as the compulsory subjects of PSHE and Religious Studies. 

We offer a wide range of optional subjects for Year 10 and 11: Hospitality and Catering, Geography, History, Spanish, French, Drama, IT, Art, Graphics, Photography, Sport, Dance, Music, RE,  Design, Engineering, Media Studies, Child Development and Triple Award Science. The year group is spilt into two equal populations and each population is taught separately for Core subjects, although mixed for options.  

Key stage 5 Curriculum

Falmouth Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses which are combined to design a whole curriculum for each student.   Falmouth College is a vibrant, innovative and successful provider of post-16 courses for all students in the Falmouth and Penryn area. Our students play a full role in the life of the School and the community. We offer in excess of 30 Advanced and Vocational Level 2 and 3 courses as well as, a varied enrichment programme.   We offer a wide range of sports, peer mentoring, paired reading and extended project qualification. Each pupil has the support of a personal tutor and access to high quality advice and guidance in taking the next steps towards higher education, apprenticeships and employment. The progression routes of our students are excellent.  

Students usually pick three or four single courses from the list below or a triple award which is equivalent to three A levels.

A single course has eight 60 minute lessons a fortnight providing students with study periods between lessons. There are designated supported study periods and specific areas for students to carry this out. The students will also attend tutorials every morning to monitor their progress and experience our tutorial programme.