To learn about our exciting and innovative curriculum, click on the Subject booklets button above to find out what your child will learn at Norton Hill School. 

Curriculum Vision

Our Curriculum - broad and balanced

If you require specific information about the curriculum, please contact Mr Phillips, Deputy Head, at the school, by emailing enquiries@nortonhillschool.com

The curriculum at Norton Hill supports and challenges  all students to achieve their personal best and develop resilience, empathy, curiosity, optimism, determination, enthusiasm and self-control. We deliver a wide range of academic, vocational and creative qualifications which prepare students for their next stage of education, as well as ensuring that they develop personal interests, along with an understanding of the important role they are able to play within society. Above all, we want students to value their learning, and feel valued through it, in a safe and happy environment.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum:

The KS3 curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, from core, traditional academic subjects, to creative and expressive subjects. At Norton Hill school, whilst students are always building knowledge and skills to prepare them for Key Stage 4, we have the opportunity at KS3 to explore a wider range of knowledge, ideas and experiences, so that all students have had the same opportunities to develop as fully rounded students.

The subjects covered are:

English, Maths, Science, French, Philosophy and Belief (including Religious Education), History, and Geography, Art, Drama / Dance, Music, Technology, IT, PSHE, Games / PE.

Key Stage 4 Curriculum:

All students continue with Maths, English Language and Literature, a Humanities from History or Geography, and Science. They also continue with non-examined subjects such as PSHE, P&B (RE), and Games. They are offered pathways that allow them to specialise in a language, take an IT option, or complete an 'Applied Learning Certificate'; they are also offered two further subjects. We are proud of the strong outcomes students achieve each year.

For more detail on each of our units including useful resources to help your child, visit our 'Curriculum online' mini site (student username and password required).