Arbor Parent Pay Web Admin Search Home About Us Information Curriculum Sixth Form News CurriculumCurriculum Overview Curriculum Overview At Central Academy we have an aspirational curriculum which is broad, balanced and dynamic. Our aim is to ignite within our students the self-belief to meet their potential. At Central Academy we follow a thirty period timetable, with six x 50 minute lessons each day. This enables us to have a balanced amount of curriculum time for English and Mathematics and maintain a wide range of subjects. In addition, there is a 20-minute tutor period at the beginning of each day. We pay particular attention to the core skills of English, Mathematics and ICT, however we are keen to ensure that students develop the essential skills and qualifications they need to reach their full potential. This means accelerating the more able students and giving extra support to those who need it. Our curriculum meets all the requirements of the National Curriculum and other statutory subjects. In Key Stage 3 all students follow the same wide range of subjects, before beginning their GCSE courses in Year 9. For Years 10 and 11, our students can opt to study a full range of GCSEs or combine their core GCSEs with other qualifications in more applied or vocational subjects. Our curriculum at this key stage is aimed at preparing students for the opportunities available to them post-16, whether that is further study, training or employment. Our post-16 curriculum offers a wide range of subjects and enables students to follow either an academic pathway, vocational pathway or a combination of the two. Find out more Parents or other members of the public can find out more about the curriculum by contacting subject leaders using info@rrca.org.uk. They can also access the relevant awarding body websites to obtain information regarding qualifications. AQA: http://www.aqa.org.uk/qualifications Edexcel: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html Eduqas: http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/ OCR: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/ RSL: https://www.rslawards.com/ WJEC: http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/ Curriculum Curriculum Overview Extra-Curricular Activities Revision Subjects Home Learning Tutor Reading Programme Our Ethos | Newsletters | Vacancies | Governance | Policies | Letters Home Quick Contact Would you like to know more about Central Academy? Let us know below. Submit Central to your Success Based in the heart of the beautiful border city of Carlisle on the edge of the Lake District we provide high quality education to 11-18 year olds from across the City. The high expectations we place on students and staff, supported by one of the best learning environments in the County, has already had a significant impact in terms of improving results. As we move towards becoming Outstanding we will accept nothing but the very best from the members of the Central community and make no apologies for the demands we place on students in terms of their behavior and commitment. Student and Parent Privacy Policy Contact Us If you would like a paper copy of any of the information displayed on this website, please contact the Academy. Address: Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place Carlisle CA1 1LY United Kingdom Phone: 01228 822060 Email: info@rrca.org.uk For General Enquiries, please speak to Linda Farish Copyright ©2021 Log in The school is part of United Learning. United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB. Tel: 01832 864 444 Financial Accountability and Freedom of Information Website Terms, Cookies and Privacy Policies