Secular Curriculum

School

A broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to A Levels — fostering thought, curiosity and a desire for learning.

Our Approach

Three Elements of Learning

The curriculum operates at three levels, addressing students’ academic, personal and social development. Intellectual, personal and social maturity is the goal of these structured layers of learning.

1

Educational Excellence

A specialist and obligatory menu of academic subjects leading to the English Baccalaureate, GCSEs, A Levels and vocational qualifications.

2

Character Development

Leadership development through sport, creativity, performing arts, enterprise, charity and social action — building personal skills and emotional intelligence.

3

Service to Communities

Social enterprise, volunteering and experiential community activities — preparing students for responsible participation in contemporary life.

Curriculum Structure

Key Stages & Subjects

KS3

Key Stage 3 (2-year programme)

All pupils follow a traditional model of study covering core and foundation subjects:

English
Mathematics
Science
Art
Citizenship
History
Religious Education
Computer Science
Urdu

Key Stage 3 Aims

  • Establish strong foundations in literacy and numeracy
  • Introduce a broad range of academic disciplines
  • Build cultural capital and British values awareness
  • Prepare students for the rigour of GCSE study

KS4

Key Stage 4 (3-year programme: Years 9–11)

Almost all pupils follow a combination of subjects enabling them to achieve the English Baccalaureate. Examinations are sat across Years 10 and 11.

Subject Level Exam Board Start Finish
English Language GCSE AQA Y9 Y11
English Literature GCSE AQA Y9 Y11
Mathematics GCSE Pearson Edexcel Y9 Y11
Biology GCSE Pearson Edexcel Y9 Y10
Chemistry GCSE Pearson Edexcel Y9 Y10/Y11
Physics GCSE Pearson Edexcel Y9 Y11
History GCSE AQA Y10 Y11
Religious Studies GCSE AQA Y9 Y10/Y11
Computer Science GCSE OCR Y9 Y11
Urdu GCSE AQA Y9 Y11

KS5

Key Stage 5 (Post-16)

KS5 students study specialist A Level subjects. Each A Level includes 4 hours of tuition and 4 hours of personal study and independent learning per week.

Subject Level
Mathematics A Level
English A Level
Computer Science A Level
Urdu A Level
Arabic A Level
Chemistry A Level

* Subject offerings are subject to change.

🏅 The English Baccalaureate

The EBacc is officially recognised by the Government and employers as a sign that a pupil has studied a wide range of subjects successfully. Nationally, fewer than 20% of students achieve this award. To achieve the EBacc, a student needs grades 9–5 in:

  1. English Language or English Literature
  2. Mathematics
  3. Two Sciences (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
  4. A Modern Foreign Language (Urdu)
  5. History

10+
GCSE Subjects Offered

3
Separate Sciences at GCSE

A Levels
Post-16 Progression

Vision

Curriculum Aims & Principles

🎯 Curriculum Aims

  • Transform the educational achievement of our young people
  • Elevate life chances of students from all backgrounds to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions
  • Mould students into active British citizens with a sense of responsibility for their actions
  • Encourage social participation within their community
  • Promote the development and nurturing of young leaders
  • Allow students to develop their spiritual and moral individuality
  • Empower students with skills to integrate within society
  • Promote physical and mental development

📐 Curriculum Principles

  • Primarily academic, broad and balanced in nature
  • Emphasises learning in literacy, numeracy, languages, humanities and science
  • Encourages high levels of participation in EBacc subjects
  • Provides highly positive, memorable experiences for high quality learning
  • Contributes to spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
  • Fosters the fundamental British values: democracy, rule of law, freedom of religion, freedom of thought and speech

Beyond the Classroom

Enrichment & Cultural Capital

Learning at Jamiah is not just about delivering outstanding examination results — it is about students enjoying learning and developing creativity. Post-16 students can also access short courses that build cultural capital:

💻

IT & Digital Skills

IT diplomas and Computer Science opportunities beyond the core curriculum.

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Creative Arts

Art, calligraphy clubs, nasheeds, qira’at (vocals) and oratory speeches.

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Employability & Enterprise

Customer service, business education and employability training qualifications.

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Physical & Health Education

PE for all students plus nutrition, health and safeguarding awareness.

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Careers Guidance

Impartial careers advice, work experience, employer visits and STEM focus.

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Citizenship & Values

Active citizenship curriculum covering British values, democracy, rights and responsibilities.