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Curriculum
Whole School Curriculum
Please see the here for our Curriculum Policy Curriculum Statement Wade Deacon is a place where potential is discovered, nurtured, developed and fulfilled. Curriculum Intent All staff at Wade Deacon High School are committed to providing a high...
Art & Design
Art & Design at Wade Deacon High School Curriculum Aims The Art curriculum seeks to provide opportunities for all learners to understand and access the creative process, express themselves and work independently to create satisfying outcomes....
Business
At KS4 Business is offered as an option to all pupils. The Business curriculum is designed to give students an insight into how different businesses operate. It gives pupils the opportunity to build a basic understanding before continuing with the...
Careers Advice
Across our varied curriculum, students will have the opportunity to participate in activities that use the context of work to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that will be useful in any future workplace. Furthermore, subject teachers...
Computer Science
Our curriculum is designed to allow pupils to learn the fundamentals of computer science and cover both specific areas of the subject; Computer Science and IT. The curriculum will ensure that pupils have an understanding of key computer science...
Design Technology
Design and Technology at Wade Deacon High School The Design and Technology department at Wade Deacon High School has highly dedicated specialist teachers and support technicians to ensure high quality teaching and learning is delivered in this very...
Drama
Drama at Wade Deacon High School Every Year 7 and 8 student at Wade Deacon High School studies Drama once a fortnight. The Drama lessons in Years 7 and 8 are exciting and engaging, teaching students valuable life skills as well as preparing them...
English
English at Wade Deacon High School “Handle them carefully, for words have the power to change the world.” What our students say: Students love: “the freedom we are given”, “learning about different cultures” “the complexity of some of...
Geography
Curriculum Aims Our students will learn essential knowledge about our planet and the populations who live on it to allow them to become truly engaged global citizens who understand the issues of our times. Our students will be inspired through...
History
Curriculum Aims We will ensure our students develop the essential knowledge needed to become responsible citizens by introducing them to the best and worst that has been done and said and helping them to appreciate our moral obligations. ...
Information Technology
At KS4 IT is offered as an option to all pupils. From following OCR specification, the IT curriculum is designed to teach the learner what different technologies could be used, why they should use them and how to make best use of them, to gather,...
Literacy
At Wade Deacon High School, we firmly believe that Literacy Is For Everyone. That is why we ensure that key LIFE skills are incorporated and embedded into every lesson through our reading, writing and talking LIFElines. Reading at Home A Handbook...
Maths
Mathematics at Wade Deacon High School is delivered by a team of hard working, determined and passionate professionals who strive to develop not just students’ mathematical abilities but enjoyment of the subject. The mathematics department intend to...
Modern Foreign Languages
Staff Leader of Faculty - Miss C. Whitfield 2 i/c of Faculty - Mr D. Annable Modern Foreign Languages at Wade Deacon High School At Wade Deacon High School, we understand the significance that language learning has upon on our students’ journey...
Music
Staff Leader of Faculty - Mrs D. Hughes Teacher of Music - Ms J. Wood Music at Wade Deacon High School The Music department at Wade Deacon High School consists of practicing musicians who oversee the planning and delivery of a range of exciting,...
Numeracy
Numeracy, or Mathematical Literacy, is a vital skill for our students to be successful in the modern world. We are all able to use a calculator to complete simple calculations, but the skills needed to solve a variety of real world situations, at...
Pathway
Success Pathway is a unique class within Wade Deacon High School which gives pupils the opportunity to achieve their full potential and enable them to be ambitious, confident, enthusiastic, creative and resilient learners. The main purpose of the...
Physical Education
The Physical Education faculty uphold a true ‘commitment to excellence’ in all that we do. We aim to provide pupils with many different experiences within a diverse and engaging curriculum that challenges them both physically and academically. Every...
Science
The Science Department at Wade Deacon High School It is imperative that young people have the opportunity to understand and interpret the world around them. This is Science! At Wade Deacon, deliberate steps are taken to ensure that students...
SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural)
Curriculum Aims Our SMSC programme stimulates curiosity and awareness about the world and instils tolerance, resilience, respect and aspiration in our students. We celebrate equality, diversity, race, religion and traditions to help our young...
Religous Studies
Curriculum Aims Our students will understand how to ask questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human. They will develop knowledge and understanding of...
