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title: "Whole School Curriculum"
url: "https://www.southchurchschool.com/curriculum/whole-school-curriculum"
school: "Southchurch High School"
---

# Whole School Curriculum

### **The Southchurch High School Curriculum**

If you would like to find out more about the curriculum, please submit a query using our contact page.

### **5-Year Curriculum Pathway**

![](https://www.southchurchschool.com/images/5_Year_Pathway.png)

- Southchurch operates a one-week timetable consisting of 25 one-hour lessons, alongside a daily 30-minute tutor period or assembly.
- Students are allocated to one of six form groups (A-F) based on their Key Stage 2 prior attainment.
- In Key Stage 4 (Year 11), PSHE and RE are delivered through a series of dedicated enrichment and curriculum days throughout the academic year.
- At Key Stage 4, all students study the following core subjects:

    - English Language
    - English Literature
    - Mathematics
    - Combined Science (Trilogy)
    - GCSE Physical Education or Coaching Sport
- At Key Stage 4, students can choose from the following option subjects:

    - Geography
    - History
    - Computer Science
    - Art
    - Hospitality & Catering
    - Drama
    - Health & Social Care
    - Sociology
    - French
    - Child Development
    - Design & Technology
    - Construction

### Learning

- [Careers & Work Experience](https://www.southchurchschool.com/curriculum/careers-work-experience/year-11-destination-data)
- [Curriculum Intent](https://www.southchurchschool.com/curriculum/curriculum-intent)
- [Exams Information](https://www.southchurchschool.com/)
- [Homework](https://www.classcharts.com/homework/calendar/Southchurch-High-School)
- [Library](https://www.southchurchschool.com/school-life/library)
- [Personal Development](https://www.southchurchschool.com/curriculum/personal-development/aspire-magazine)
- [Reading and Literacy](https://www.southchurchschool.com/curriculum/reading-and-literacy)
- [Subjects](https://www.southchurchschool.com/curriculum/subjects)
- [Whole School Curriculum](https://www.southchurchschool.com/curriculum/whole-school-curriculum)

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### Southchurch High School

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Essex
SS2 4XA

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- [Term Dates](https://www.southchurchschool.com/parent/term-dates-2026-27)
- [Contact Us](https://www.southchurchschool.com/contact)
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### Useful Links:

- [Admissions](https://www.southchurchschool.com/statutory/admission-arrangements)
- [Attendance](https://www.southchurchschool.com/school-life/attendance)
- [Curriculum](https://www.southchurchschool.com/curriculum/curriculum-intent)
- [Ofsted Report](https://www.southchurchschool.com/statutory/ofsted-report)
- [Safeguarding](https://www.southchurchschool.com/statutory/safeguarding)

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