New GCSE Dance option available from September 2018
Huxlow Science College are excited to announce that a new GCSE option, Dance, is being introduced to the curriculum.
Current Year 8 students will be the first to be able to choose this qualification; they will begin the course in Year 9 (September 2018) and complete it in Year 11 (Summer 2021). Huxlow students can study A Level Dance or BTEC Performing Arts in the Sixth Form.
Curriculum & Options
Our curriculum has been designed to deliver an exciting and stimulating five year progressive programme. We focus on key skills at Key Stage 3 for two years where we foster a love of learning through a broad and balanced curriculum.
Our Key Stage 4 programme is extended over three years to develop a deeper understanding and mastery of subjects at GCSE level, in order to achieve the highest outcomes and to aspire for every student to reach their potential.
- All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, Physical Education, French and Technology
- At Key Stage 3 (Years 7 and 8) students also study History, Geography, Music and Drama
- At Key Stage 4 (Years 9, 10 and 11), alongside our core subjects, students make a number of option choices from a range of subjects including History, Geography, Additional Sciences, Drama, Music, Examined Physical Education, Psychology, Business, Travel and Tourism, and Dance (from September 2018).
Our Key Stage 5 provision is delivered alongside our Partners – as part of The East Northamptonshire College (TENC) - The Ferrers School and The Rushden Academy. Our joint provision has the most comprehensive choice of subjects in the County, consisting of twenty nine A Levels plus ten BTEC additional Level 3 courses and four Level 2 post-sixteen options. Please visit www.tenconline.co.uk for further details.