Options Process
Mayfield Curriculum
Students follow a broad and balanced, curriculum that will prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. This is delivered through a well-considered curriculum and an extensive range of enrichment opportunities.
The Secondary Curriculum
The subjects studied at Mayfield School change as pupils progress through the year groups. The Subject Allocation table shown below shows the subjects available for study in each year group and the lessons allocated.
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Subject |
2024-2025 Number of lessons allocated per fortnight per year group |
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7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
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English |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
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Maths |
9 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
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Science |
9 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
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PE (incl. Dance) |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Religious Education (RE) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Personal, Social Education (PSE) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Computing |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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History |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Geography |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Technology |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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MFL |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Art |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Drama |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Music |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Option 1 (History or Geography) |
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6 |
6 |
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Option 2 |
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6 |
6 |
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Option 3 |
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6 |
6 |
| Option 4 | 6 | 6 | |||
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 follow a curriculum with time allocated shown in the curriculum allocation table.
All Year 7 pupils learn Spanish and French as foreign languages.
In Year 10, the subjects studied change. In Year 9, pupils select four option subjects.
We fully support our pupils through the options process. They receive a series of assemblies, from subject specialists, as well as guidance from the pastoral team. In the Spring term, there is a Parent's and Carer's Evening to support the decision-making process.
The options available are:
GCSE: Art, Food preparation and Nutrition, Textiles, Business Studies, Computer Science, Dance, Drama, PE, French, Geography, History, RE, Photography and Spanish.
BTEC: Music, Performing Arts, Sports Studies and Travel and Tourism.
For a detailed summary of course content for each subject option subject, please refer to the option booklet listed below.
