Curriculum

Our Intent 

At All Saints we are committed to the principle that all students have the right to the highest quality of education we can provide.

At All Saints CE Academy, we are committed to the principle that every child matters equally to God and that all students have the right to receive the highest quality of education we can provide. Our curriculum is designed not only to secure strong academic outcomes, but also to develop the Building Blocks of Character that enable our students to flourish as confident, responsible and compassionate young people.

As an academy, we believe that education is about equipping children with the knowledge, skills and values they need to become effective, lifelong learners. Through our curriculum, we empower students to make informed choices in a complex and ever changing world, so that they are able to adapt positively, show integrity and lead successful, happy lives.

Our curriculum deliberately intertwines academic learning with strong personal development, ensuring that students are consistently developing the character traits that underpin success in school and beyond. Across all areas of learning, students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences, build resilience, take responsibility for their actions and demonstrate mutual respect for others. These principles form the foundation of our Building Blocks of Character and are lived out daily in classrooms, enrichment activities and wider academy life.

Curriculum Vision and Values

The curriculum at All Saints CE Academy underpins our Christian vision and supports the holistic development of every child. High quality subject knowledge and skills are complemented by a rich programme of enrichment and Cultural Capital opportunities that broaden experiences, raise aspirations and strengthen character.

Alongside cross curricular skills, our curriculum plays a vital role in promoting positive attitudes to learning and developing personal qualities such as cooperation, perseverance and self belief. We strive to ensure that students feel valued, respected and known, enabling them to develop empathy for others and a strong sense of social responsibility that positively impacts both their local community and wider British society.

Curriculum Design and Pedagogy

Our curriculum is well planned, coherent and ambitious, meeting the needs of all learners. Knowledge and skills are carefully sequenced, spaced and interleaved to support long term learning and progression. Classroom pedagogy is built around effective retrieval practice so that students remember and apply knowledge over time.

Subject curricula are aligned to ensure efficiency and breadth, stretching students academically while supporting them to develop the character traits needed to persevere, reflect and succeed. This approach ensures that learning is both challenging and inclusive, enabling outstanding outcomes for all.

Our Curriculum at All Saints CE Academy:

• Is relevant and appropriate to the needs of our students
• Is progressive, sequenced and interleaved to secure deep and sustained learning
• Develops literacy and numeracy across all subject areas
• Supports students to stay safe and responsible in a digital age
• Promotes physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing
• Offers a broad range of engaging courses that raise aspirations
• Provides diverse contexts and experiences that strengthen character and confidence

Through Our Curriculum, We Aim to Develop Students Who:

• Are confident, resilient and able to maintain positive mental health
• Have high expectations of themselves and an ambitious vision for their future
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and strive to achieve their full potential
• Value healthy, active lifestyles and personal wellbeing
• Are respectful, tolerant and empathetic towards others
• Are self‑aware and reflective, recognising their strengths and areas for growth
• Can make informed decisions and understand their rights and responsibilities

Enrichment and Wider Opportunities

Our broad and balanced curriculum is enhanced by a year long INVOLVE enrichment programme that allows students to engage in learning experiences beyond the classroom. These opportunities support different ways of learning and further embed the Building Blocks of Character through teamwork, leadership and personal challenge.

Additional after school provision includes sport, music and drama, alongside homework support and targeted intervention. Peer mentoring and a structured ‘Period 6’ programme ensure that students receive the guidance and encouragement needed to succeed, particularly during key examination years.

Curriculum Impact and Leadership

Senior leaders ensure that the rationale for the curriculum is clearly understood and consistently implemented across the academy. Careful attention is given to knowledge progression, sequencing and equity of access for all learners. Leaders, including governors, regularly review and assure the quality of the curriculum, supported by ongoing professional development to strengthen curriculum expertise.

Heads of Faculty, Heads of House and the SENCO play a pivotal role in ensuring that the curriculum offers parity and ambition for every student. Reading, numeracy and high expectations are prioritised across all subjects, with leaders working collaboratively to ensure coherence and continuity. Through effective professional learning, staff are empowered to design and deliver a curriculum that develops both academic excellence and strong character, rooted in the values of All Saints CE Academy.

YEAR 7 and 8 Curriculum

Year 10 and 11 Curriculum

In years 10 and 11 we offer a broad range of vocational and academic subjects. All courses can be studied by any student, regardless of ability.

This offer may be subject to change

Any questions about the curriculum can be directed to Mrs Buchan.