At Westborough we believe every student is entitled to a curriculum that is rich and varied, challenging, creative, inspiring and enterprising, enabling every individual to achieve his or her potential to the highest possible standard: so that all, for the benefit of all, are able to shape their destinies and create a better world.
The curriculum at Westborough High School lies at the core of school activity. We ensure that it meets the requirements of the national curriculum whilst providing more opportunities to develop personalised learning through differentiated pathways at KS4 within school and through collaboration with Kirklees Collegiate. We also strive to ensure that all students have the opportunity to take courses and activities that directly relate to our chosen specialisms of Business Enterprise and Arts.
Student Grouping
Westborough High School supports the use of grouping by ability where practical and relevant within the school curriculum and timetable.
Curriculum Content
Key Stage 3
The Curriculum is delivered via a 30 period week: each period being 50 minutes. This results in a teaching week of 25 hours for all students. At Key Stage 3 students follow a common curriculum which comprises:
Maths
Science
French
Technology
Art
Music
Drama
History
Geography
RE
PE
ICT
PSHCE
Key Stage 4
The curriculum for Key Stage 4 which starts in Year 9 is made up of a core and option structure. The core consists of:
English
Maths
Science
Institute of Financial Services Certificate in Personal Finance (IFS)
Humanities
Personal & Social Education – Work Related/Enterprise Education/Careers
PE
Students are guided onto a particular pathway. Click on the image below to download the information about the option pathways.
Spiritual, Moral and Social Provision
Every student is taught a programme of Personal, Social, Health, and Citizenship Education. This programme includes a wide range of personal and social topics and includes health, careers and work related and enterprise education. In addition tutors provide an active programme of tutorial support, advice and guidance to help students become independent.
