The curriculum at Archbishop Holgate’s School has been designed to ensure that subject-specific skills and knowledge are carefully mapped and sequenced across the Key Stages, with all aspects of the National Curriculum covered.

All students have the opportunity to engage with a broad and rich curriculum in Years 7, 8, and 9, all of which align with the National Curriculum. In Key Stage 4, pupils develop examination skills and gain a deeper understanding of their chosen GCSE subjects. The Key Stage 4 suite of qualifications is robust and rigorous, equipping all pupils well for their future learning.

Curriculum enrichment and personal development

Personal development is key to the whole school curriculum intent. Opportunities for character development exist at all stages in the school. Some examples include:

• Cross curricular enrichment days
• Employer involvement
• Subject visits – domestic and international
• Guest speakers
• Careers week
• Competitive essay competitions (RE, History and Politics)
• National competitions (Griffins nest, tenner challenge etc.)
• STEM events
• ISSP masterclasses, summer school, summer debates, lectures, Latin and Astronomy
• Mental health champions
• Young leaders
• Cultural opportunity projects