KS4/5 Core Knowledge

For the topics of learning within each subject we have identified the key knowledge and skills which students need to secure to give them a firm foundation on which to build further learning. We refer to these as core knowledge and it is our intention that every student secures the core knowledge to make outstanding progress through the curriculum. 

We believe that the form in which feedback and assessment takes place must be specifically related to the individual subject therefore subject teachers use a range of strategies to assess students’ progress using the core knowledge. 

We have included the subject core knowledge for the topics of learning covered during the autumn/spring term. You can support your son/daughter’s progress by regularly discussing the core knowledge with them to help them to remember what they have learnt. To assist you in supporting your son/daughter with any areas for development we have signposted resources and links for each subject. 

Year 10 Subjects

Art – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Business – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Dance – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

English Language – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

English Literature – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Enterprise – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Geography – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

History – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Imedia – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Languages – French – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Languages – German – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Maths – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

PE – Sports Science – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Performing Arts – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

PSHE – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

RS – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Science – Biology- Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Science – Chemistry – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Science – Physics – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Social Science – Sociology – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Tech – Child – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Tech – Food – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Tech – Timbers – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Travel & Tourism – Autumn-Summer Term Y10 Core knowledge statements

Year 11 Subjects

Art – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Business – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Classics – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge Statements

English Lang – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

English Literature – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Enterprise – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Geography – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

History – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Imedia – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Languages – French – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Languages – German – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Maths – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

PE – Dance – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

PE – Sports Science – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Performing Arts – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

PSHE – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

RS – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Science – Biology – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Science – Chemistry – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Science – Physics – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Social Science – Sociology – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Tech – Child – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Tech – Food – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Tech – Timbers – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Travel & Tourism – Autumn-Summer Term Y11 Core knowledge statements

Year 12 Subjects

Art- Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Business – Autumn-Summer Term Core knowledge statements

Drama & Theatre Studies – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Economics – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

English Literature – Autumn-Summer Term Core knowledge statements (5)

Geography – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

History – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

IT – Digital Media – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Languages – German – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Maths – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Maths – Further Maths – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Media Studies – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

PE- Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

PSHE – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

RS – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Science – Biology – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Science – Chemistry – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Science – Forensics – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Science – Physics – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Social Science – Law – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Social Science – Psychology – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Social Science – Sociology – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Tech – H&S Care – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements

Travel & Tourism – Autumn-Summer Term Y12 Core knowledge statements