Key Stage 3

KEY STAGE 3

On arrival at Silverdale, pupils are placed in one of six mixed ability form groups in the care of a form tutor. The form tutor's role is a crucial one and they play an important part in the pupils' overall development, particularly in the important “settling in” period at the start of Year 7. The Leader of Y7 is Mr Mark Allen and the Leader of Key Stage 3 (Y8 and Y9) is Ms M. Lyons.

Mr A Clarke assists Ms Lyons with monitoring pupil progress in Y8 and Y9.

Mrs K McGwyre is the member of staff with responsibility for the successful transition of pupils from Key Stage 2 (Y6) to 3 (Y7) and regularly visits primary feeder schools to facilitate this process

Curriculum

Pupils study a broad and balanced range of subjects including English, Drama, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, Religious Education, Physical Education, Technology, Art, Music, ICT and Personal Social and Health Education. A second language, either German or Spanish, is also studied. A comprehensive programme of guidance and support is in place to advise students on Key Stage 4 options.