Key Stage 3 - Year 8

Year 8 curriculum with core and foundation subjects aligned to UK Key Stage 3 progression.

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  • 4 Core Subjects
  • 8 Additional Subjects

Classes

Core Subjects
English
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 88
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 124
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 160
Mathematics
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 88
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 124
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 160
PSHE
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 22
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 58
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 40
Science
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 66
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 102
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 120
Additional Subjects
Art and Design
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 44
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 80
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
Business Studies
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 44
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 80
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
Computing
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 44
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 80
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
French
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 44
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 80
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
Geography
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 44
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 80
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
Global Citizenship
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 44
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 80
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
History
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 44
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 80
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
Spanish
Total Expected No. of Teaching Sessions: 44
Class Ability: Mixed
Total Topics: 80
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
This Year 8 programme supports students through structured progression in English, Maths, Science, humanities, languages, arts, PE and PSHE. Topics and lesson tasks follow UK Key Stage 3 learning expectations with regular retrieval and formative asse…

Course curriculum

Requirment

  • Regular attendance and completion of weekly learning tasks

  • Engagement with retrieval practice and independent study activities

  • Use of feedback to improve written, analytical, and practical outcomes

Outcomes

  • Secure progression through UK National Curriculum-aligned knowledge and skills

  • Improved confidence in core, foundation, and option subjects

  • Readiness for the next key stage and external assessment expectations

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There are no formal national exams at KS3 in England. At Sprout, the students take regular quizzes, assessment and homework to test their knowledge, discover their weak areas, and become confident in learning.

Year 8 students have live core-subject lessons four times a week, together with the time for self-study. The end of the week quizzes, assessment and homework help students to review their material, practice their skills and become good at independent study.

KS3 classes have a maximum of 15 students, allowing teachers to understand individual needs, encourage participation and provide personal attention.
Join the online school community with:
  • Full timetable of live teacher-led lessons
  • Access to 24/7 library of lesson recordings
  • 24/7 Access to Digital Books
  • 24/7 requests for physical books from the school library
  • Co-curricular clubs and activities
  • Dedicated pastoral team
  • Quarterly Meetups with other Students

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