Curriculum at Alsop High School
“The school has worked hard to provide a curriculum that is exceptional at meeting the needs of
its large and diverse student cohort. The strong emphasis on improving reading skills in Years 7
and 8 helps students to achieve well across the curriculum. Older students benefit from an
impressive range of academic and vocational choices, which can be combined in flexible
pathways to suit their individual needs. Resources to support the curriculum are of a high
standard, for example, in the off-site hairdressing and beauty salon situated in a local high
street, which provides a real working environment for students taking those courses. There is
also an ‘Applied Learning Centre’ in a local business park where students can follow a range of
vocational courses. Enrichment activities cover a wide range of interests and abilities that
enhance students’ personal development and help them to live healthier lifestyles.” Ofsted 2011
An outline of the curriculum plan for each subject area in KS3 can be accessed from each subject
folder.
Links to the GCSE and other KS4 qualifications specifications are also in each subject folder
KS4 COURSES
GCSE
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English
English Language
English literature
Mathematics
Statistics
Core Science
Additional science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
DT:Product Design
DT: Textiles
DT: Graphic Products
Catering
ICT
Geography
History
Leisure & Tourism
Spanish
RE
Physical Education
Drama
Dance
Music
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Art
Photography
Media
Business studies
Other qualifications
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Level 2 Algebra Award
BTEC First Award Applied Science
BTEC First Award Construction and the Built Environment
BTEC First Award Sport
BTEC First Award Media
BTEC First Award Health & Social care
OCR national Award Business Studies
NVQ Hairdressing
NVQ Beauty Therapy
If you require any further information about the school curriculum please contact the relevant Head
of faculty at school on 0151 235 1200
English – Ms C Hart
Maths – Ms K Peoples
Science – Mr R Doyle
Humanities – Mrs U O’Connor
MFL – Mrs C Avison
ICT – Mr R Kennet
Technology – Mr A Crowe
Art – Mr T Wyatt
PE & Health – Mrs S Rowan
Performing Arts – Mrs A Clancy
SEN – Mr M Rawsthorne