Menu Login Quick Links Key Stage 3 Years 7, 8 and 9 KS3 Curriculum Students will follow national guidelines throughout Key Stage 3 to support and prepare them for their Key Stage 4 courses. The school operates a banding system of 1-9 (9 being the highest band). Students will be given a target based on their Key Stage 2 scores and baseline assessments on arrival at Edgbarrow. The bandings can be found in the department/subject areas of the website. The band they are awarded at the end of the Key Stage is intended to be indicative of the grade they may achieve at GCSE. Further details can be found in the presentations below. Please also find the Key Stage 3 assessment map which details how each department will assess students against the bands to track and report to parents. KS3 Revision Strategies presentation 2021 (select link) KS3 Assessment Map OFQUAL Guide Students have timetabled lessons, showing periods taught per fortnight in the following subjects: Art Design & Technology Drama English Modern Foreign Languages Geography History Computer Science and I.T. Mathematics Music Physical Education Religious Studies Science PSHE Year 9 Options 2021-2023 Options Presentation Evening Options Booklet Overview of the Key Stage 4 Curriculum English Baccalaureate (EBACC) Teaching and Learning @ Edgbarrow - a guide GCSE Information Specific information about each subject can be found on the department areas of the school website. The school operates a two-week timetable, with 5 periods of 1 hour each day. The majority of subjects are taught by mixed ability, however, there are settings in Maths, Science, and Languages. We use a range of data to assist in the tracking and monitoring of students progress and to assist in the setting. These include Key Stage 2 performance and expected levels of progress. Any questions with regards to the Curriculum at Edgbarrow School, please do not hesitate to email Curriculum@edgbarrowschool.co.uk. Within this Section Corvus Learning Trust Headteacher's Welcome Curriculum Curriculum Key Stage 3 Year 7 Curriculum Assessment Information Evening Key Stage 4 Key Stage 5 Edgbarrow8 Literacy Numeracy Highest Ability and Talented Pastoral Support Departments Governors Pupil Premium Newsletters OFSTED Parent View Policies Safeguarding School Vision & Values Latest News Sixth Form Open Evening 2021 Edgbarrow School Grant Road, Crowthorne Berkshire, RG45 7HZ 01344 772 658 01344 776 623 Email Us Get Directions Edgbarrow School is an academy and part of the Corvus Learning Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, company number 11045796, registered at Corvus Learning Trust, Grant Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7HZ. Tel: 01344 772658 © 2021 Edgbarrow School. All Rights Reserved. School Website by INCO