Curriculum

Key Stage 3

We encourage all students to pursue excellence and to work to the best of their ability. Every encouragement is given to our students to: Enjoy learning. Take responsibility for their own learning. Develop good learning habits including cooperation, collaboration, persistence and resourcefulness. Think about how they learn and their preferred learning styles. Solve problems and make decisions. Become independent and life-long learners.

Students are placed in mixed ability tutor groups. For the majority of lessons they will work in these groups. In the core subjects, Maths, English and Science, students are set according to their ability which allows individuals to work at the appropriate pace. The sets are regularly reviewed, with movement between sets where appropriate.

All students follow National Curriculum core and foundation subjects.

• English, Maths, Science
• Geography, History, Religious Studies
• Languages, Music, Technology including Food Technology 
• Art, Physical Education, Games and Health Education including Drug and Sex Education
• An exciting new Learning to Learn course incorporating ICT and Citizenship 
• Tutorial work including Careers Education and guidance and Social Education.

Key Stage 4

As a large school the range of opportunities we provide is second to none. From September 2004 we will have offered Y10 students the widest possible range of options, enabling everyone to find a combination of courses which complements their interests and talents. Specialist staff are available in all curriculum areas, helping to develop your child’s abilities to their fullest extent. We are able to cater for the needs of all students, from the most academically gifted to those with special educational needs. All students will have individual learning pathways, opportunities to study vocational courses and to take part in work experience. Some students go to Northumberland College to use their specialist facilities in construction, motor vehicle maintenance, catering and hairdressing.

Sixth Form

Students obviously enjoy life at our school as 60% continue to study in our Sixth Form. There is a welcome for each student no matter what their level of ability, provided there is a course available to suit their needs. Cramlington High School has a large and flourishing Sixth Form, with an excellent reputation for success.

Home Learning

Independent study is an important feature of your child’s education. Home learning encourages good study habits and time management. It can take a variety of forms research, set tasks, review of learning and revision. Increasingly, home learning is available on-line and accessed through the school’s intranet.

A Homework Club operates after school in the Learning Resource Centre where there is access to ICT.

Special Educational Needs

All students have individual learning needs. For some students this could be help with reading, spelling or number work, for others it may be that additional ‘challenges’ are needed because they have a particular strength or talent. Subject staff work closely with the special needs team to ensure that all students can understand the work. We have good provision for students who have special needs due to their physical ability and students with hearing difficulties are fully integrated into the school.