The curriculum
Leckford Place offers a full and broad curriculum with a strong academic core. Although based on the National Curriculum, we tailor our offering to the needs of our pupils – so go significantly beyond national standards.
The curriculum covers the full range of subjects in the sciences, humanities, arts and modern languages – and includes music, drama and sport, both as curriculum subjects and as extracurricular activities.
Please click on the headings below to find out specific details of the curriculum studied by students in each year group.
Years 7-8 
Core subjects
The timetable for Years 7 and 8 consists of 48 lessons per week, with all pupils receiving at least 5 lessons of English, Maths and Science per week (at this age, Science lessons comprise all three branches: Biology, Chemistry and Physics).
Additional subjects
Outside the above 'core' subjects, all of the following subjects are taught:
- Art
- Design Technology
- Geography
- History
- ICT
- Music
- Classics
- Drama
- RE/PD (Personal Development)
Modern languages
Year 7 students receive 4 lessons of French per week; in Year 8, this is supplemented by 3 lessons per week of Spanish. We are also able to teach further modern languages, such as German and Italian, as after-school extras.
Classical studies
Latin is available, with Classical Studies as an alternative for those of a less linguistic bent.
PE and games
Sport is also a vital element of any child's development. Each week includes one morning double period and one afternoon's PE and Games, in addition to Wednesday fixtures and Friday activities.
Year 9
Core subjects
The timetable for Year 9 consists of 48 lessons per week, with all pupils receiving at least 5 lessons of English and Maths, and 9 of Science per week (Science lessons being equally divided between Biology, Chemistry and Physics).
Additional subjects
Outside the above 'core' subjects, all of the following subjects are taught:
- Art
- Design Technology
- Geography
- History
- ICT
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Classics
- Drama
- RE/PD (Personal Development)
Modern languages
Both French and Spanish are taught. We are also able to teach further modern languages, such as German and Italian, as after-school extras.
Classical studies
Latin is available, with Classical Studies as an alternative for those of a less linguistic bent.
PE and games
Sport is also a vital element of any child's development. Each week includes one morning double period and one afternoon's PE and Games, in addition to Wednesday fixtures and Friday activities.
Years 10-11
Years 10 and 11 are the GCSE years, and we offer a full range of options. Indeed, we endeavour to respond to pupil needs by defining our option blocks on the basis of the choices our pupils make. This means that the vast majority of students are able to pursue the GCSE courses most suited to their talents and ambitions.
Core (compulsory) GCSE subjects
In Years 10-11, all pupils take a compulsory core of three GCSE subjects: Maths, English and English Literature.
Additional subjects
In addition to the core subjects, students choose six further GCSE subjects from the list below:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- History
- Geography
- Religious Studies
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Art
- Classical Civilisation
- Drama
- ICT
- Latin
- Music
- PE
When choosing from the above list, all students must include in their choice:
- at least two Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- at least one Modern Language subject (French, Spanish, German)
- at least one Humanities subject (History, Geography, Religious Studies)
Most students study 9 GCSEs, but more may be accommodated off timetable as after-school extras.
A levels at the Sixth Form
After taking their GCSEs in Year 11, students will graduate to the Sixth Form. For information about A level subjects and study, please visit the academic pages of our Sixth Form website.
