Madeley Academy

KS3-5 Curriculum

We aim to raise aspirations and outcomes through an ambitious curriculum which offers all students:

  • A strong academic core
  • A breadth of subjects
  • A wealth of enrichment opportunities

A student’s learning journey through the Academy is split into Key Stages:

  • Key Stage 3: Years 7 to 9 – the foundations of learning
  • Key Stage 4: Years 10 to 11 – a strong academic core plus optional subjects
  • Key Stage 5: Years 12 and 13 – a programme of 4 subjects (A Levels / BTEC Level 3)

Find out more about the Sequence of Learning in our subjects by clicking on the subject links below.

Core/EBACC Subjects
EnglishMathsScience
GeographyFrenchHistory

Foundation Subjects
ArtDesign & TechnologyReligious Education
ComputingCitizenshipPerforming Arts
Relationships & Sex EdPE

KS4 Additional Subjects
ICTDesign & TechnologyDrama
MusicHealth & Social CareReligious Education
Hair & BeautyBusiness (BTEC)Business (GCSE)
ConstructionHospitality & CateringSport

KS5 (Sixth Form)
A Level BiologyA Level BusinessA Level Chemistry
A Level MathsA Level PhysicsA Level Art
A Level English Language & LiteratureA Level English LiteratureA Level History
A Level GeographyA Level PsychologyA Level Sociology
BTEC BusinessBTEC Applied ScienceBTEC ICT
BTEC SportBTEC ConstructionBTEC Performing Arts
BTEC Health & Social CareBTEC Hospitality & CateringKey Stage 5 Relationship & Sex Education (RSE)
KS5 Politics