Subjects
Through a strong culture of excellence and standards, underpinned by Universal Sikh and British values (Together As One), we will instill a love for learning and nurture all our pupils to:
- Excel academically, personally and spiritually as lifelong learners
- Think critically about the world they live in and contribute responsibly
- Develop their talents and interests through a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities
We recognise that all of our learners will be different with regards to their interests and aspirations. At The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton, we offer an academic and vocational/skills-based curriculum that includes a broad range of subjects at KS3 together with an enrichment programme and extra-curricular activities which will engage all our learners.
From Year 7, our learners will begin to build a portfolio of qualifications in the core subjects: Mathematics, English and Science as well as Foundation subjects.
We will offer every learner the opportunity to gain qualifications in a variety of subjects; see the list below.
If you would like further information about our curriculum and courses on offer please contact info@tkaw.org
CURRICULUM
| English | Science | Maths |
CAT | Digital Enterprise | MFL |
| Humanities | PE | Social Sciences |
Key Stage 3 – Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9
At Key Stage 3, the curriculum is currently organised as follows:
| Subject | Weekly lesson(s) in Year 7 | Weekly lesson(s) in Year 8 | Weekly lesson(s) in Year 9 |
| Maths | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| English | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Science | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Physical Education | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Art | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Design Technology & Textiles Rotation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Drama | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Music | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Modern Foreign Language | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Geography | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| History | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Religious Education | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Key Stage 4 – Year 10 and Year 11
Maths, English, and Science are part of the core qualifications. Every child in key stage 4 also have recreational Physical Education and Personal Development lessons. There are four options blocks in Key Stage 4.
Options available at Key Stage 4:
GCSE Geography, GCSE History, GCSE Religious Studies, GCSE French, GCSE Panjabi, GCSE Art, GCSE Business Studies, GCSE Computer Science, GCSE Drama, GCSE Design and Technology, BTEC Enterprise, BTEC Health and Social Care, BTEC Sports, Vocational Hospitality and Catering, Cambridge National Creative iMedia
*option subjects offered are reviewed annually. All options are subject to availability of specialist teaching staff and capacity restrictions.
Key Stage 5 – Year 12 and Year 13
The subjects offered at Key Stage 5 are selected with the view to supporting pupils moving from Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and Year 11) to post-16 study. They are also selected to address national shortages in employment sectors, and to provide a competitive curriculum for pupils seeking to be competitive within prospective employers and higher education providers, such as universities.
A-level qualifications:
The A level qualifications that are on offer at TKAW:
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics |
| Maths | English Literature | Computer Science |
| Psychology | Sociology | Law |
| Design and Technology | Geography | History |
| Business Studies | Art |
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Vocational Level 3 qualifications
The level 3 qualifications that are on offer at TKAW:
| Digital Media | BTEC Level 3 Business | BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care |
| BTEC Level 3 Sports |
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Level 2: Mathematics or English
Students that require improving their Level 2 Mathematics and/or Level 2 English are given the opportunity to re-sit their GCSE exam in their first Year of Sixth Form.
Additional qualifications:
All pupils are given the opportunity to study an EPQ qualification. Majority of our students will have added qualifications based or enrichment activities to their programme of study over the two years of their sixth form experience. All students complete a week’s work experience placement in their first year of Key Stage 5 study.