--- title: "Curriculum" url: "https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/curriculum" school: "St Mary's Catholic High School" --- # Curriculum ![](https://www.lsmchs.com/images/images/curriculum.jpg) Pupils at St Mary’s experience a broad and engaging curriculum in a safe and caring environment. Pupils study with friends whose company they value and teachers they trust and respect. Friendship is the foundation of a happy life. Bullying and unkindness, whilst never absent in any school, are dealt with firmly, sensitively and swiftly. The most recent OFSTED report and several other external verifications note minimal disruption to learning as well as the very positive learning culture. Through tolerance and respect, boys and girls make friendships for life, building confidence and assisting their learning. School is a place for work, and we make it clear to pupils that this starts straight away in Year 7. It is also a place for enjoyment; somewhere to learn and somewhere to grow. Our challenge is to prepare today’s young people for an uncertain world. We see education as a gift and so we must provide our pupils with experiences and memories that engender within them a love of learning that will stay with them long after they have left school. It is our commitment that all pupils will be provided with the best possible learning opportunities, regardless of ability. We treat all pupils equally and understand that their educational needs differ greatly. All teaching groups and pupils present their own special challenges and range of abilities. As educators, it is our aim to utilise strategies which will enable all pupils to achieve their potential as much as possible. It is easier to achieve this when teaching is linked to specific educational needs. Some pupils have a very high level of ability, understanding and creativity within a particular subject or across the curriculum. These pupils are entitled to extended stimulus and challenges. It is our intention to meet their needs as effectively as possible. ### Curriculum Overview Curriculum Overview 2026-2027 339 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Curriculum_Organisation_Website.pdf) EBacc Information 237 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Curriculum_EBacc_Information(1).pdf) Personal Development 291 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/PDWebpage.pdf) Examination Boards 2026-2027 187 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Curriculum_Exam_Board_Information.pdf) Computing 155 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Computing.pdf) Design & Technology 207 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/D-T(2).pdf) English 129 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/English.pdf) Expressive Arts 174 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Expressive_Arts.pdf) Food 142 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Food.pdf) Geography 130 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Geography_2023_website(1).pdf) History 143 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/History_2023(1).pdf) iMedia 198 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/iMedia.pdf) Maths 137 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Maths.pdf) Modern Foreign Languages 46 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Modern_Foreign_Languages_2022(1).pdf) Religious Studies 28 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/RS_website_info_sept26.docx) Science 85 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Science.pdf) Personal Development 556 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/SMCHS_PD_2023(1).pdf) Photography 260 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Photography_2023_CHECKED(2).pdf) Physical Education 520 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Physical_Education(1).pdf) ### Options Overview #### [Click here to view our Year 9 options information.](http://lsmchs.com/learning/year9options) ### External Examination Timetables ### Examination Information Parents and Carers Information Booklet 539 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/curriculum/ExaminationInformation/Parent_Information_Booklet_2026_PDF_Version.docx.pdf) LSMCHS Exam Information 411 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/LSMCHS_Exam_Information_2022.pdf) Information for Candidates Coursework Assessments 153 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/IFC-Coursework_Assessments_2026_FINAL(3).pdf) Information for Candidates Written Examinations 157 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/IFC-Written_Examinations_2026_FINAL(3).pdf) Information for Candidates On-Screen Examinations 157 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/IFC-On-Screen_Examinations_2026_FINAL(3).pdf) Information for Candidates Non Exam Assessments 586 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/IFC-NE_Assessments_2026_FINAL.pdf) Information for Candidates Privacy Notice 342 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Information-for-candidates-Privacy-Notice_21-22.pdf) Social Media Information for Candidates 125 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/JCQ-Social-Media-Infographic-v4.pdf) Preparing to sit exams 138 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/JCQ-Preparing-to-sit-your-exams-26-27.pdf) ### Guidance and Advice - Careers - [Careers Fair](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/careers-fair) - [Careers Guide for Parents and Carers](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Careers/Careers_Guide_for_Parents_and_Carers.pdf) - [Careers Newletters](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/careers-newletters) - [Careers Roadmap](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/careers-roadmap) - [College Open Days](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/college-open-days) - [Compass +](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/compass) - [CV & Personal Statement Support](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/cv-personal-statement-support) - [Destination Data](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/destination-data) - [Invitation to Training Providers and Employers](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/invitation-to-training-providers-and-employers) - [Labour Market Information](https://www.lsmchs.com/learning/careers-guidance/labour-market-information) - 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