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Our Curriculum
Students at The Urswick School are taught in a variety of mixed ability and set groups. Students are placed in one of Family Learning Groups in Year 7. Class sizes will not usually be above 25.
The School day is divided into lessons of one or occasionally two hours, plus time for Family Learning Time, assembly and an extensive Out of Hours Learning Programme.
Across key stages, our curriculum design is driven by the following intent:
At The Urswick School, we provide a knowledge-rich, progressive, and aspirational curriculum that challenges and supports every student, regardless of their starting point. Rooted in Christian values and guided by our motto, “Jesus said, if you love me, feed my sheep” (John 21:17), our curriculum promotes values of compassion, service, and purpose, ensuring students grow both academically and morally.
Through building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, we equip students with the skills and confidence to thrive over the course of a 7-year secondary education journey. We nurture a love of learning, resilience, and independent thinking, empowering students to become articulate communicators who engage with enriching learning experiences beyond the classroom. Our curriculum gives every student access to the tools needed to break all societal glass ceilings and gain confidence to face the challenges of higher education, and the professional world of work. Inspired by our Christian ethos, we encourage students to reflect on their place in the world, to serve others with kindness, and to uphold the values of community, equality, tolerance, and respect for all.
Curriculum drivers
Explore - Exploring new knowledge in active ways.
Express - Applying knowledge in interesting and creative ways.
Enrich - Taking opportunities to enhance the learning experience beyond the classroom.