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    • Curriculum

    At Grange Park School, our curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the essential skills they need to become successful, independent, and motivated learners—fully prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.

    We believe that every child has an equal entitlement to knowledge. Our curriculum is creatively designed and expertly delivered to fulfil our core mission: developing a love of lifelong learning and building personalised learning pathways for all pupils.

    However, we recognise that knowledge without meaningful context has limited impact. When knowledge is poorly sequenced, it can lead to confusion and disengagement. That’s why our curriculum carefully embeds, revisits, and reinforces key learning, ensuring that pupils can apply what they know to make informed decisions throughout their lives.

    As pupils progress, they don’t just accumulate facts—they grow in wisdom, independence, resilience, and character, developing a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

    We embrace the value of mistakes as part of learning. Both staff and pupils are encouraged to view errors as stepping stones to progress. Each challenge faced and mistake made offers a new opportunity to learn, adapt, and improve.

    An Enriching and Inclusive Learning Journey

    Our curriculum is enriched with purposeful learning opportunities that resonate with our pupils. From their earliest transition into our school, including close partnerships with feeder schools, we build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and communication—the gateway skills to a broad and ambitious curriculum.

    We strive to create a stimulating learning environment where pupils thrive. Our school fosters a strong sense of community, teaching the importance of collaboration, respect, and lifelong learning.

    The curriculum is flexible and adaptive, enabling a truly personalised approach. Pupils follow a clear and progressive pathway from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 5, preparing them for accredited qualifications, adulthood, and life beyond school.

    Curriculum Overview by Key Stage

    Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)

    Pupils in Years 5 and 6 engage with a rich and balanced curriculum, including:

    • Core Subjects: English, Maths, Science
    • Foundation Subjects: Music, History, Geography, Design Technology, Computing, Foreign Languages, RE (World Citizens), Performing Arts, Outdoor Learning, and PE

    In Year 6, pupils take part in the national Standard Assessment Tests (SATs), assessing their knowledge of the National Curriculum against age-related expectations.

    We ensure that skills and knowledge are taught progressively and woven throughout the curriculum. Planned opportunities for pupils to apply learning across subjects support deeper understanding and meaningful progress.

    Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)

    Pupils experience a broad range of academic and creative subjects:

    • Subjects Include: English, Maths, Science, Art & Design, History, Geography, Design & Technology, Food Technology, Textiles, Computing, World Citizens (RE), PE, and PSHE

    . All students also benefit from Grange Park Time—a weekly session developing independence, community skills, and life-readiness.

    Additionally, weekly enrichment activities offer experiences in outdoor learning, life skills, and therapeutic interventions, contributing to holistic development.

    Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11)

    All students follow a core curriculum comprising:

    • English, Maths, Science, PE, and Personal Growth & Wellbeing

    Pupils work toward a range of accredited qualifications (GCSE, Entry Level, or Functional Skills), with pathways tailored to individual ability.

    Students choose three option subjects based on their interests and aspirations from a broad selection of up to 24 courses. Last academic, students accessed 18 different accreditations across 15 subject areas. Course offerings vary each year to reflect student voice and future goals.

    Key Stage 4 Accredited Courses may include 

    • GCSE Art & Design 
    • GCSE Textiles
    • GCSE Geography
    • GCSE History
    • NCFE Level 2 Floristry
    • BTEC Level 2 Home Cooking Skills
    • BTEC Level 1 / 2 Construction*
    • Motor Vehicle Level 1*
    • NCFE in ICT
    • BTEC Business
    • BTEC Sport Level 1
    • BTEC Land Based Activities 
    • NCFE Level 1 Creative Craft Construction 
    • ASDAN Animal Care Short Courses

    * pupils access these subjects off site at other educational providers

    Key Stage 5 (Years 12–14)

    At Sixth Form, the curriculum is fully personalised, focusing on each student’s aspirations, academic needs, and preparation for adult life. Students may continue their education at the Wrotham site or transition to one of our other pathways.

    The curriculum supports students in becoming:

    • Independent
    • Work-ready
    • Life-prepared individuals with the skills needed to thrive beyond school
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    Right to Withdraw from Religious Education
    Parents and carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE) if they wish. If you are considering this, please contact the Headteacher to discuss your concerns and any arrangements that may need to be made for your child during that time.

    For further information about our curriculum, please contact the school office. 

    Remote Learning

    In the event of a temporary part or full school closure, the school will revert to remote learning via Moodle and Zoom.

    During extended periods of remote learning, staff from the school will contact every family at least once per week by telephone in addition to the online lessons.

    Any pupils that experience difficulties with IT, are to contact the school immediately via the school office on 01732 882111 or via the office email, and we will endeavour to fix this problem urgently.