Curriculum
A Curriculum That Builds Futures
Our curriculum is built on the belief that every student deserves the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world. It is a knowledge-rich and skills-driven curriculum that ensures students not only learn key content but also know how to apply it effectively.
We focus on:
- Deep subject knowledge across a broad and balanced range of disciplines
- Effective learning strategies to help students retain and recall information
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Independent reading to build confidence and comprehension
- Resilience and independence, nurtured through a culture of reflection and improvement
Learning Beyond the Classroom
We believe that education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Our curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that support academic achievement and personal development.
Students can take part in:
- Formula One Club, Gardening Club, and DJing Club
- Annual musical productions and a vibrant school music festival
- A wide range of sports teams and competitions
We are proud to hold the Gold Artsmark Award from Arts Council England and the Gold School Games Mark, recognising our excellence in the arts and sport.
Support for Every Learner
We understand that some students may need additional support in literacy or numeracy. Our curriculum includes targeted interventions to help every learner catch up and keep up. At the heart of our approach is a strong pastoral system, where every student is known and supported. We call this our “someone for everyone” promise.
What Our Curriculum Aims to Achieve
Our curriculum is designed to:
- Develop essential skills, deep knowledge, and secure understanding
- Embed learning in long-term memory
- Inspire curiosity and a love of learning
- Encourage ambition and personal excellence
- Empower teachers to teach with passion and creativity
How We Assess Learning
We use both formative and summative assessments to monitor progress:
Summative assessment evaluates how well students can apply their learning and demonstrate deeper understanding
Formative assessment helps us check that students have understood and remembered key knowledge
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Key Stage 3
At Middleton Technology School, our three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced, and ambitious. It aims to inspire curiosity, foster academic excellence, and lay the foundations for lifelong learning.
We believe that students thrive when they are exposed to a wide range of subjects that challenge them intellectually and support their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Throughout Key Stage 3, all students follow a full curriculum that encourages them to explore their interests, develop their talents, and grow in confidence.
Our approach ensures that students:
- Build strong foundations in core academic subjects
- Discover and develop individual passions and strengths
- Gain the knowledge and skills needed to make informed choices for Key Stage 4
- Grow in independence, resilience, and self-belief
By the end of Year 9, our students are well-prepared—both academically and personally—to begin specialising in the subjects they enjoy and excel in.
Key Stage 4
In the spring term of Year 9, students make important decisions about the subjects they will study through to the end of Year 11. Our Key Stage 4 curriculum is designed to offer both academic rigour and personal relevance, ensuring every student is equipped for success in further education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Core Curriculum
All students study the following core subjects:
- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- Science (Combined or Triple)
- Life Education
- Cultural Studies (Religious Education)
- Physical Education (PE)
These subjects support students’ academic progress while promoting their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Guided Choices and Pathways
In addition to the core curriculum, students choose from a wide range of option subjects. All students get to choose from a wide range of GCSE and vocational courses including:
Our vocational and technical courses are especially valuable for students interested in apprenticeships or Level 3 BTEC pathways, and many of our students continue their studies in these areas post-16.
Engineering Manufacture
German
French
Geography
History
Religious Studies
Further Maths
Hospitality and Catering
Engineering Design
Textiles
Business Studies
Music
Drama
Art
BTEC Tech Award Health and Social Care
Our vocational and technical courses are especially valuable for students interested in apprenticeships or Level 3 BTEC pathways, and many of our students continue their studies in these areas post-16.
Want to Know More?
For detailed information about individual subjects and course content, please contact our Curriculum Leads. We are always happy to support students and families in making informed choices.
English Literature (mtsdcarter@middtech.com)
English Language (mtsdcarter@middtech.com)
Mathematics (mtsedavies@middtech.com)
Combined Science (mtshhayes@middtech.com)
Triple Science (mtshhayes@middtech.com)
History (mtsjswift@middtech.com)
Geography (mtsSKinniburgh@middtech.com)
German (mtsdlane@middtech.com)
Religious Studies (mtsflowe@middtech.com)
Computer Science (mtsabriggs@middtech.com)
Music (mtsmhayes@middtech.com)
Drama (mtsedaly@middtech.com)
Art (mtsCPlowright@middtech.com)
Sport Studies (mtsnpalmer@middtech.com)
Health and Social Care (mtslmcnie@middtech.com)
Business and Enterprise (mtsCBird@middtech.com)
Remote Learning
Our pupils all have access to Microsoft 365 and each of their classes has a group via Microsoft Teams where they can access classwork and communicate with their teachers. They are able to study independently outside of the classroom by using our learning platforms which include Maths Watch, Reading Plus and Languagenut to support their homework and any extra work they may wish to do.
For more information about any subject in each year group please use the links below:
Year 7 (padlet.org)
Year 8 (padlet.org)
Year 9 (padlet.org)
Year 10 (padlet.org)
Remote Learning Provision
To see how the school is providing remote learning for students
