Year 9
Year 8
Year 7
Years 7 – 9 Curriculum Map 2026-27
YEAR
7 Autumn Term
Art Computer Science Drama English French
Spring Term
The Building Blocks of Art & Design
Landscape
Using Computers Safely
Publisher
Spreadsheets
Flowol & Flow Charts
Data Representation
3D Design
Storytelling
‘The Ragged School’ By Bill Owen
Greek Theatre
Costume & Character Building
TV Advert: Breaking Stereotypes
Improvisation
Portraiture
‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell / Poetry / Rhetoric
Roots & Wings: My Family Journey
Hobbies & Classroom Connections
Boys Football / Girls Hockey / Health-Related Fitness / Basketball
Geography
Location & Map Skills
History Maths
Meeting & Greeting: All About Myself and My Nearest and Dearest
Decimals / Fractions / Percentages
PSHE Science
Spanish
Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ / Poetry / Political Bias in News Stories
Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ / Poetry / Political Bias in News Stories
From Paws to Claws: Pets & Their Wild Relatives Boys Hockey / Girls Netball / Girls Football / Touch Rugby / Handball
Morning Delights: Exploring the Refresh & Munch: The World of Breakfast Perfect Combo Cricket / Tennis / Athletics
From Sun to Snow: Weather & Seasons
The Changing Human World
Statistics & Probability
Angles
Algebra
Introduction to Music / Keyboard Skills Practical
Medieval Power Equations / Sequences
Frequency tables / Rounding & Estimation
Celebrations
Organising Society
Transition & Safety
Developing Skills & Aspirations
Health & Puberty
All About Me
Forces
Glaciation & Cold Environments
Civil War to Restoration Arithmetic Methods / Linear Graphs
Ratio / Proportion / Constructions
Cells
Atoms and Elements / Chemical Reactions
Light
My Animal Friends
Being Sporty
Life at Lingfield College
Sound
Oceans
Poetry & Place: Exploring Poetry from Different Cultures
Race Across the World
Brains, Books and Breaks: Life at School and Beyond Political History Algebra
Castle Builders
Transformations
3D shapes / Nets / Tessellations
Investigation / Enrichment
Triad Chords / Pop Song Keyboard Practical
The Symphony Orchestra / Sibelius Composition Practical
Identity
Working Scientifically
Glaciation & Cold Environments
Enjoying Free Time: Developing Positive and Negative Opinions
1066 & the Norman Consolidation
Great Lives
Music Philosophy & Religion
Volcanoes & the Restless Earth
Still Life
Ethics
Martin Luther King Jr Careers
Building Relationships 1 Body Systems
Science Week / Body Systems
Reproduction
Reproduction
My Family Looks
My Home
My Town
Food, Glorious Food
Enrichment Week
Games
German
Summer Term
Exploring the Curriculum Year 7 introduces pupils to the breadth of the Senior School curriculum, developing knowledge and skills across a wide range of subjects. Pupils are encouraged to be curious, ask questions, make connections across their learning and grow in confidence and independence, while PSHE and co-curricular opportunities add further breadth to their experience.
Building Relationships 2
Acids &Alkalis
Space
Outings with Friends
“I like that every day is different – there’s always something new to learn or try.”
YEAR
8 Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
Surrealist Box Rooms Sculpture Project
Pattern
Art
Still Life: Food
Human Figure
Computer Science
Touch-Typing
Python Turtle
Multi-Media Interactive Presentations
Computational Logic & Thinking
Drama
Storytelling & Character: Gorwood Manor
Medieval Theatre
Mime & Commedia Dell’Arte
Melodrama
English
‘Lord of the Flies’ / Poetry / Extracts on Belonging and Outsiders
French
Maths Music Philosophy & Religion PSHE Science Spanish
Exploring Global Festivities
Boys Football / Girls Hockey / Health-Related Fitness / Basketball Weather & Climate
Ecosystems & Tropical Rainforests
Shakesepare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ / Poetry / Extracts on Conflict and Fate Connected Culture: Celebrities, TV shows, Digital Communication & Social Platforms
Negative Numbers / Powers
Angles / Transformations / Constructions
The Future of Our Planet
Development & Globalisation
Algebra / Circles / Fractions / Percentages
Chordophones / Ukulele Band / Album Recording Practical
Transforming Rights Prisms / Linear and Quadratic Graphs
Standard Form / Statistics
Perspectives of the British Empire Equations
Ratio / Proportion / Similar Shapes
Computer Gaming Music / Garageband Gaming Composition Practical
The Ethics of War
Responsibility for Those in Need
The Decline of Traditional Religion in the UK
The Problem of Suffering
Drugs & Alcohol
Community & Careers
Emotional Well-being
Discrimination
Ecosystem Processes
Respiration
Travel & Holiday Season
Electricity & Magnetism
The Periodic Table
Health & Lifestyle
Food & Fuels
Separation Techniques
Motion & Pressures
My Media World
Food, Glorious Food
Eating Out
Shop Till You Drop
My Daily Life
Fashion & Trends
‘The Stones’ by Stefo Natsou
Shakesepare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ / Poetry / Extracts on Conflict & Fate
Allusions - how canonical literature references Biblical Stories and ancient myths
Daily Habits
Game On: Sports Injuries & Illnesses Cricket / Tennis / Athletics
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My Past Holiday Adventures
Victoria & the Industrial Age Probability / Rounding
Leisure & Lifestyle
Boys Hockey / Girls Netball / Touch Rugby / Handball
Food, Drink & the Rhythms of Life Challenging Christendom
‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare
Development & Globalisation
Biomes Research Project
Media & Culture: Online and Off Impact of Empire Great Power Relations before WWI Functions
Angles / Bearings
Pythagorean Theorem
Enrichment Activities
Twelve Bar Blues in Blues and Rock n’ Roll Music / Keyboard Practical Performance Holocaust Responses Digital Literacy Acids & Metals
Earth & Rocks
My Home & Surroundings
Year 8 is a year for pupils to broaden their horizons and build on the foundations of Year 7. The curriculum encourages them to explore subjects in greater depth, take on new challenges and become more independent in their learning. Along the way, pupils discover new interests, develop their strengths and grow in confidence, ready for the opportunities ahead.
History of Computer Science
Identity & Relationships Investigations
Enrichment Projects
Giving Directions
Summer Plans
Enrichment Week
Games Geography German History
Exploring Dream Destinations
Graphics & Image Manipulation
Growing in Confidence
“I feel much more confident having a go, even when I don’t know the answer straight away.“
YEAR
9 Autumn Term
Spring Term
Abstract Art
Architecture, Structures and Perspective
Art
Transport in Cells
Tissues, Organs & Systems
Enzymes & Digestion
Atomic Structure
The Periodic Table
Chemical Calculations
Understanding Computer Systems
AI & Machine Learning ‘Private Peaceful’ by Michael Morpurgo
Structure & Bonding Python Programming ‘Missing Dan Nolan’ by Mark Wheeler
Drama
Script Work: Who? What? Where?
Connected Culture: Digital Communication and Social Platforms
Health, Fitness, Injuries and Healthy Eating
History
The Great War
Music Philosophy & Religion Physics PSHE Spanish
Africa
Africa
Equations of Lines / Algebraic Inequalities
Angles and Polygons / Sets & Venn Diagrams / Averages and Ratio
Extended Script Extracts
Trigonometry / Simultaneous Equations
Essay Writing Skills - Prepare for GCSE Literature Retail Therapy: Happiness in Shopping
Cricket / Tennis / Athletics Tectonic Hazards My Life as a Child Holocaust
WWII: The World at War Again
Rounding & Bounds / Compound Percentages / Solving Equations
Public Speaking
William Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ / Poetry / Extracts on Facing Adversity Sightseeing Highlights and Cultural Wonders
Tectonic Hazards
Factorising / Motion Calculations and Graphs
Changing the Subject / Plotting & Solving Quadratic Equations
Circle Theorems
Russian Revolution
Pythagorean Theorem
Quadratic Equations
Theoretical & Relative Probability
Film Soundtracks / Garageband composition of a film score practical
African Drumming / Djembe Composition and Performance practical
Medical Ethics
Discrimination
Saviour Siblings
Energy Resources
Peer Influence, Substance Use & Gangs
Setting Goals
Celebrations
World of Work
My Daily Life
Static Electricity
Circuits
Domestic Electricity
Particle Model of Matter
Respectful Relationships
Literacy & Finances
Intimate Relationships
Healthy Lifestyle Illnesses & Healthy Living
Children’s Rights
Year 9 is an important stepping stone towards GCSE. Pupils continue to enjoy a broad curriculum while exploring their interests, recognising their strengths and developing greater independence in their learning. It is a year of increasing focus and looking ahead, helping every pupil feel ready and excited for the choices and opportunities to come.
iOS Readings
Reggae Music / Recording a band performance practical
Energy Transfers
Passions & Pastimes
Malware
Understanding Work and Careers
International Relations Between the Wars
Algebra
Organisms in their Environment
Care for the Environment
My Town, My World
Shopping Abroad
Out and About in Town
Enrichment Week
Shaping Lives By Example: The Impact of Role Models
Numerical Methods
Adventure Holidays: Extreme Sports and Epic Experiences
Building Towards GCSE
Chemical Changes
Boys Football / Girls Hockey
Games Geography German
Coasts
‘The Curious Incident Of The Dog in the Night-time’ by Mark Haddon
Career Paths and Work Trends
Boys Football / Girls Hockey
Photosynthesis
Technology of the Future
William Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ / Poetry / Extracts on Facing Adversity
Emily Bronte’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ / Poetry / Extracts on Gothic Conventions
English
Maths
Album Cover Design Project: Consumerism and Pop Art
Cells
Biology Chemistry Computer Science
French
Summer Term
“Year 9 helped me discover what I enjoy, what I’m good at and what I want to explore next.” Off to
GCSE
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