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.

Jamiah school students

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.

01

Educational Excellence

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

02

Character Development

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

03

Service to Communities

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

Curriculum Structure

Year 7 to Year 13

The curriculum progresses from broad academic foundations into specialised GCSE and A Level study, helping pupils build confidence, breadth and depth at every stage.

Key Stage 3Years 7 to 9
Key Stage 4Years 10 and 11
Key Stage 5Years 12 and 13
Year7
Year8
Year9
Year10
Year11
Year12
Year13
Key Stage 3

Broad Foundations

A broad and carefully structured curriculum designed to build academic confidence and prepare students for the rigour of later examination study.

Core & Foundation Subjects
English Mathematics Science Art Citizenship History Religious Education Computer Science Urdu
Aims at Key Stage 3
  • 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
Key Stage 4

GCSE Study

Pupils move into GCSE study in Years 10 and 11 with a subject mix that supports strong academic outcomes. Science is examined as Combined Science in Year 11.

SubjectLevelExam BoardStartFinish
English LanguageGCSEAQAY9Y11
English LiteratureGCSEAQAY9Y11
MathematicsGCSEPearson EdexcelY9Y11
Combined ScienceGCSEPearson EdexcelY9Y11
HistoryGCSEAQAY10Y11
Religious StudiesGCSEAQAY9Y10/Y11
Computer ScienceGCSEOCRY9Y11
UrduGCSEAQAY9Y11
Key Stage 5

A Levels

Sixth form study focuses on specialist A Levels, combining taught lessons with independent study to prepare students for higher education and future careers.

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

Subjects offered
Mathematics English Computer Science Urdu Arabic Chemistry

Subject offerings are subject to change.

Classroom and seating area at Jamiah
Learning at Jamiah

Vision

Curriculum Aims & Principles

What the school curriculum sets out to do, and how it is designed.

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
Principles
  • Primarily academic, broad and balanced in nature
  • Emphasises learning in literacy, numeracy, languages, humanities and science
  • 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.

Creative Arts

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

Employability & Enterprise

Customer service, business education and employability training qualifications.

Physical & Health Education

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

Careers Guidance

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

Citizenship & Values

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