Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14)

This important transitional stage of learning comprises Years 7, 8 and 9 and is well supported at Felsted through a seamless cross-over between Prep and Senior.

Current Year 6 pupils are joined by many newcomers for an expanded Year 7 and Year 8, forming a self-contained phase at the top of Felsted Prep. Lessons are taught by subject-specialist teachers and pupils use many of the Senior facilities.

Pupils then progress to Year 9 across the road on the Senior campus. Here they continue their Key Stage 3 learning and are introduced to new teachers and experiences including the house system, an extensive co-curricular programme, and opportunities for greater leadership and independence. Joiners at Year 9 explore this exciting new environment with them, and together they begin to focus on the path towards GCSEs and beyond.

Year 7 & 8 (ages 11-13)

Year 7 & 8 (ages 11-13)

Specialist Teaching

As they begin Key Stage 3, all your child’s lessons will be in small classes with specialist teachers in a modern building called Courtauld House. Your child will move between lessons and also begin to use more of the Senior School facilities in preparation for their transition to Year 9. Your child’s learning starts to become more self-led and pupils are encouraged to show initiative through independent study opportunities. Having their own chromebook allows your child to develop important research skills.

Extended day

Our broad curriculum continues with English, Mathematics, Spanish, Science, History, Geography, Theology, Ethics and Philosophy (TEP), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Music, PE, Art and Design Technology & Engineering. Latin, French and German are also offered.

Whole-school initiatives, such as international awareness, are deepened through activities such as Model United Nations and Sustainability programmes. The school day is extended to 6pm, and Saturday morning school is compulsory to accommodate all the opportunities your child will be keen to get immersed in. By the time your child moves into Year 9 they will be fully prepared for the next step in their educational adventure.

Learning Pathways (Ages 4-12)

Learning Pathways (Ages 4-12)

Year 9 (ages 13-14)

Year 9 (ages 13-14)

Preparing for the Future

In Year 9 pupils study up to eighteen subjects over a two week timetable of 58 periods. Whether your child is moving into Year 9 from Felsted Prep, or joining us from another school, the final year of Key Stage 3 is an excellent opportunity to explore a broad and balanced curriculum and familiarise themselves with the departments and staff before choosing to specialise in a smaller selection as they begin their GCSE journey. Each lesson is 55 minutes in length apart from those on a Saturday morning, which last for 50 minutes.

Our broad curriculum continues with English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Theology, Ethics and Philosophy (TEP), Computer Science, Art, Music, Design Technology & Engineering, Modern Foreign Languages and PE, as well as curriculum enhancement lessons in PSHE and careers guidance.

As pupils familiarise themselves with the Senior School environment, there are many academic enrichment opportunities including Model United Nations, Debating, House Quiz, Engineering and MedSoc, as well as a whole range of co-curricular, clubs and activity options including CCF (Junior Leaders), DofE, performing arts and sport.

GCSE Subject Guide

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