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King's Ely Senior

Academic

Academic Rigour underpins a relentless determination to recognise, nurture and develop young peoples’ abilities, talents and enthusiasm. 

Watercolor of two King’s Ely Senior students working together in class

Two King’s Ely Senior students working together in class

For over 1,000 years learning has been, and continues to be, the bedrock of King’s Ely.

"The decision to move our children to King’s Ely was not an easy one, but with the benefit of over a year’s hindsight it was the best move for them educationally that we could have made."
Mr and Mrs Warriner

When you first arrive at King's, your House will become your family. This is particularly the case for boarders and pupils in Year 9 to 11 as it is where you will start and end your day and it will be your 'base' at break time and lunchtime. 

King's Ely is a school where pupils are 'known and nurtured', helping them achieve academic success often beyond what they thought was possible.  We encourage students to think independently and creatively, to understand how to learn, and to appreciate that others may learn differently.

Our King’s Learning Habits framework underpins our academic ethos. We embolden pupils to be reflective about their work so that they can recognise their strengths and understand how they can improve. Pupils are actively encouraged to ask questions and to be creative in their responses to tasks.

We want pupils to develop their abilities to work collaboratively, to know where and when to ask for help and by advocating that pupils take risks with their work, we develop their resilience. We champion the view that pupils should see themselves as being an integral part of a community of learning and to respect each other’s as learners. 

Year 9 Curriculum

 

The Year 9 Curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced and to continue to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for success at GCSEs and beyond.

Pupils study Maths, English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Religious Studies, Geography, History, IT and Computing, Drama, Music, Art, Design Technology, Food Technology. Pupils will either study Latin or Classical Civilisation. They have the opportunity to choose their Language Pathway either studying one or two MFL subjects. Learning Support is also available for those pupils for whom it is useful.

An innovative PSHE programme is delivered by Tutors, supplemented with relevant outside speakers. The Careers programme is particularly focused around making choices for GCSE.

Year 9 have two designated Games sessions in the week and also take part in our bespoke Outdoor Education programme known as Ely Scheme.
GCSE Options

 

All pupils will take GCSEs in Maths, English Language, Religious Studies (short course). Four out of five sets will take English Literature GCSE.
 
Pupils either take Double Award Science or Triple Award Science, details of which are on the Science pages.
 
Pupils will complete the King's Ely Digital Learning Certificate using evidence of ICT/Computing work from across the curriculum.

PE and PSHE are part of the core curriculum

Pupils will choose 4 options from a wide range of GCSE courses.

Most pupils will take a Modern Foreign Language or Latin as one of these 4 options.

Below is a list of the options available:

  • Art and Design - Fine Art  
  • Art and Design - Photography  
  • Art and Design - Textiles
  • Business Studies     
  • Classics - Classical Civilisation
  • Classics - Latin
  • Classics - Classical Greek
  • Computer Science
  • Design Engineering - 3D Design      
  •  Design Engineering - Engineering 
  • Drama
  • ESOL
  • Food Preparation & Nutrition
  • Geography
  • History
  • Learning Support
  • Music
  • Physical Education

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To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. 

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life. 

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