Curriculum

St Illtyd’s provides a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which contributes to pupils’ moral and spiritual development. The curriculum is designed as a preparation for adult society and the world of work.

Key Stage 3 encompasses Years 7 to 9 (ages 11-14). The school follows the National Curriculum, which provides pupils with a solid understanding from which to specialise in Key Stage 4. Pupils are streamed into one of seven classes, which they remain in for most lessons. Pupils are set further in English, Mathematics and Science. Pupils will study the following core subjects:

Religious Studies

English

Mathematics

Science

Art

Design Technology

French or Spanish

Geography

History

Information & Communication Technology

Music

Physical Education

Personal & Social Education

Welsh

Key Stage 4 encompasses Years 10 & 11 (ages 14-16), where pupils will study towards achieving GCSEs or BTECs. Pupils are allocated into one of two teaching bands, which allows subject areas to set according to ability. This allows us to create smaller classes and target additional support where it is required. Pupils will study five core subjects, and have the ability to choose three additional option subjects. These may be a continuation of studies from Key Stage 3, or may be a completely new subject that interests them. Further details on the options process can be found here. The exact details of each subject can be found on their individual page, which includes the qualification and examination specification followed.

Core subjects studied include:

Religious Studies

English

Mathematics

Science

Welsh

Welsh Baccalaureate

Core non-assessed subjects:

Physical Education (Games)

Optional subjects:

Art & Design

ASDAN

Business Studies

Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Drama

Fashion & Textiles

Film Studies

French

Geography

Graphics

History

ICT

Media Studies

Music

Performing Arts

Physical Education

Product Design

Public Services*

Spanish

Sport

Systems & Engineering

Travel & Tourism

Sex & Relationship Education is delivered as part of Religious Studies classes, and is taught with an emphasis on the teachings of the Catholic Church in accordance with our Sex and Relationship Education Policy.

* Delivered off site by MPCT.