Curriculum

At St Mary's emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and skills in order to further the life goals of securing employment aspirations: developing a sense of the responsibilities of family life, service to the community and the duties of a good citizen.

The curriculum is designed to ensure all students experience a broad and balanced education in these respects. All students in Key Stages 3 and 4 follow a core programme of English, Maths, Science, RE, PE and ICT. In Key Stage 3 they also follow courses in Art, D&T, Drama, Dance, Geography, History, Music and either one or two Modern Foreign Languages. In Key Stage 4, as well as the core programme, there is a range of optional subjects which students may choose from. Wherever possible, in selecting which subjects to offer our students at Key Stage 4 and 5, we endeavour to recognise the actual potential aspirations of the students with a view to progression into continuing education and or employment after graduating from St Mary's.