Learning and Teaching
Curriculum
At Todmorden High School our core purpose is to offer an ambitious curriculum that supports learning in and out of the classroom, underpinned by our school values of Ambition, Respect, Care & Honesty (ARCH).
Through offering a wide range of subjects and opportunities, reinforced by great learning and teaching we truly believe that we will enable each individual to unlock their unique potential.
We believe the success of our curriculum is measured by outcomes, progression and attendance. To view our student grouping rationale click here.
If you wish to obtain additional information on our curriculum please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Coates (DHT) who will be able to advise you.
To view our full ‘Curriculum Intent’ document, click here
Frequently asked questions, click here
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 & 9)
| Core | English (4hrs), Maths (4hrs), Science (4hrs), Computer Science (1hrs), EPR (Ethics, philosophy and religion) (1hr), PE (1hr). |
| Foundation | Technology (1hr), Geography (2hrs), History (2hrs), Spanish (2hrs), Art (1hr), Music/Drama (1hr per week on rotation).
(Year 7 and 8 students will do an additional subject on a rotation that promotes their cultural capital). (Year 9 students will do an additional 1hr per week on English Speaking and Listening and Science on a rotation) |
| PSHCE (Personal Social Health and Citizenship Education) | Students will have 6 full ‘ARCH’ days studying a PSHCE programme covering aspects such as citizenship, sexual health, sex education, British values, tolerance, extremism, mental health and preparing students for the world of work. |
Key Stage 4 (2020-21 Years 10 & 11)
Current Year 10- Core English 4, Maths 4, Science 4, Core PE 1, Options 4 x 3 hours.
PSHCE/SMSC (Social, Moral, Spiritual, Cultural): Students will also have six full 'ARCH' days covering aspects such as citizenship, sexual health, sex education, British Values, tolerance, extremism, mental health and preparing students for the world of work. In addition some of these subjects are covered during form tutor time and assemblies.
| Option A | Option B | Option C | Option D |
| Geography | Geography | Geography | Geography |
| History | History | History | Computer Science |
| Spanish | Spanish | Computer Science | Hospitality and Catering |
| Creative iMedia | Ethics, Philosophy and Religion | Separate Sciences | Creative iMedia |
| Ethics, Philosophy and Religion | Business Studies | Ethics, Philosophy and Religion | Ethics, Philosophy and Religion |
| Child Development | Music | Business Studies | Design Technology |
| Photography | Sports Studies | Health and Social Care | Health and Social Care |
| Art | Separate Sciences | Performing Arts | Art |
| Additional Maths and English (only available to some students) |
Current Year 11- Core English 4, Maths 4, Science 4, Core PE 1, Options 4 x 3 hours.
PSHCE/SMSC (Social, Moral, Spiritual, Cultural): Students will also have six full ‘ARCH’ days covering aspects such as citizenship, sexual health, sex education, British Values, tolerance, extremism, mental health and preparing students for the world of work. In addition some of these subjects are covered during form tutor time and assemblies.
| Option A | Option B | Option C | Option D |
| Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Geography |
| Geography | Geography | Geography | History |
| History | Separate Sciences | Separate Sciences | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | Art | Ethics, Philosophy and Religion | Photography |
| Health and Social Care | Creative iMedia | Child Development | Health and Social Care |
| Design Technology | Photography | Business | Sports Studies |
| Ethics, Philosophy and Religion | Ethics, Philosophy and Religion | Hospitality and Catering | Hospitality and Catering |
| Performing Arts | Music | Art | |
| Additional Maths and English (only available to some students) |