St Paul's Catholic College
Providing Education For The Diocese Of Westminster
If you require any further information please contact Mr A Walsh.
St Paul’s Catholic College is an 11-18 secondary school that provides education for students in key stage three, four and five.
The timetable operates across a weekly timetable with 30-50 minute lessons, 6 lessons per day. There is a tutor session at the start after period 2.
This spans three years - Years 7, 8 and 9.
| EBacc Subjects | Periods per week | Non-EBacc Subject | Periods per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 5 | Art | 1 |
| Geography | 1 | Drama | 1 |
| Spanish or French | 3 | Music | 1 |
| History | 1 | Design and Technology | 2 |
| Maths | 5 | IT | 1 |
| Science | 4 | Physical Education | 2 |
| Religious Studies | 3 |
Year 9 will be a transition year starting to prepare students for KS4.
All students in Year 9 study the following subjects:
| Ebacc Subjects | Periods per week | Non-Ebacc subjects | Periods per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Geography History Maths Science Spanish or French | 5 1 1 5 6 3 | 2 creative Arts subjects from: Art, Drama or Music (1 period per subject) DT, Food and Computer Science rotation Physical Education Religious Education | 2 2 2 3 |
This spans 2 years - Years 10 and 11. All students study the core subjects of English Language, English Literature, Maths, Religious Studies, Science and Physical Education PLUS 3 option subjects.
Currently studying the full EBacc is not compulsory but all students must choose at least 1 optional EBacc subject as part of their GCSE programme.
Students follow one of two pathways best suited to their individual needs.
| All students study | Periods | Pathway A – 3 Options | Pathway B – 3 Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 5 | EBacc Option – Students choose 1 subject from: Geography History French Spanish | EBacc Option – Students choose 1 subject from: Geography History French Spanish |
| AND | |||
| English Literature | |||
| Maths | 5 | ||
| Religious Studies | 3 | Students choose 2 subjects from: Art Drama Music PE Photography Media Computer Science Design Technology Food Business Studies Geography History French Spanish | Students choose 2 subjects from: Art Drama Music PE Media Food Business Studies BTEC Health & Social Care Nurture – Curriculum Support |
| Double or Triple Science | 6 | ||
| Physical Education (non - exam) | 2 | ||
| All option subjects have 3 periods per week | |||
This spans Years 12 and 13. Students study 3 subjects from either academic or vocational qualications.
To study A levels students usually require a grade 6 at GCSE in their chosen A Level subject with a grade 7 for Maths.
Students may choose from the following subjects:
| A Level Programme | Vocational Programme |
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| See Sixth Form Section for further information | |
Please find below St Paul's Catholic College Curriculum and Assessment Requirements Document together with our Year 8 Options Booklet. If you would like more information regarding the curriculum the school offers please contact Mrs Watkins (Associate Deputy Headteacher) at the school.
"Pupils’ enjoyment of learning is underpinned by the varied and stimulating curriculum that leaders have designed."
Ofsted - December 2017