GARSTANG HIGH SCHOOL

A Community Technology College

Our students experience a rich and personalised curriculum which recognises their individual talents and interests, and provides them with the skills, qualifications and self-confidence they need to fulfil their ambitions.

Click on the  curriculum links above to learn more about the scope of what we provide.  

Rich and Personalised

In Key Stage 3, our students, grouped according to ability and prior attainment, follow a common curriculum. The average numbers of lessons per week in each subject across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) are:

Key Stage 3

3 English      

3 Mathematics      

3 Science     

2 Design Technology  

2 Modern Languages

2 History   

2 Geography   

2 Physical Education

1 ICT

1 Music    

1 Art    

1 Drama

1 Religious Education

1 Personal, Health, Social &       Citizenship Education

Key Stage 4

In Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) all students access the  core curriculum, which includes English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Design Technology, Personal, Health, Social, Citizenship Education, Religious Education and Physical Education.

In addition, they may choose from the following range of options:

GCSE’s (in Modern Foreign Languages, Manufacturing/Engineering, History, Geography, Physical Education, Drama, Art & Design, Music)

BTEC’s (in Health and Social Care, Sport, Performing Arts, Applied Science, Horticulture)

ASDAN/COPE & a work placement.

Diplomas (in Land-based, Construction, Retail)

OFSTED:

“The school has a good curriculum and an impressive range of enrichment activities. Sensible curricular ‘pathways’ for students aged 14 to 16 provide good alternatives and prepare students well for the challenges ahead”

Parents:

“The school has embraced curriculum change to meet the needs of the students.”

Students:

“It’s cool, not geeky, to enjoy your learning at Garstang.”

The Curriculum

What they say about Garstang High