Curriculum

Curriculum

At Hodgson Academy, our curriculum is driven by our vision: Imagine, Believe, Achieve. We are committed to providing every student with a rich, ambitious and inclusive education that enables them to imagine future possibilities, believe in their own potential and achieve academic and personal success.
Rooted in the National Curriculum and informed by the best available educational research, our curriculum is carefully sequenced so that knowledge builds over time. Students make meaningful connections within and across subjects, develop increasing expertise within each discipline and are equipped with the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in modern Britain.
We have high expectations for every learner. Through expert teaching and carefully designed learning experiences, all students are challenged, supported and inspired to fulfil their potential regardless of their starting point. Reading, vocabulary development and disciplinary literacy underpin learning across every subject, ensuring students can access increasingly ambitious knowledge throughout their time at Hodgson Academy.
Alongside academic excellence, our curriculum develops confident, respectful and compassionate young people. Through our CARE values—Consideration and Respect for Everyone—students develop resilience, integrity, leadership and responsibility whilst gaining a greater understanding of different cultures, beliefs and perspectives.
Our curriculum is broad and balanced throughout Key Stages 3 and 4, enabling students to leave Hodgson Academy with the qualifications, knowledge, confidence and aspirations needed for further education, employment and successful adult life.

Hodgson Academy – Key Stage 3

Our three-year Key Stage 3 provides students with a secure foundation across a broad range of academic disciplines. Every student studies the full breadth of the National Curriculum whilst developing the knowledge and skills required for success at Key Stage 4 and beyond.
Most students study two modern foreign languages, broadening their understanding of language, culture and the wider world. Our bespoke Communication Studies curriculum develops confident communicators through a strong focus on oracy, presentation skills and spoken language. Throughout Key Stage 3, students also develop their literacy, vocabulary and independent learning skills whilst becoming valued members of the Hodgson Academy community.
Students study the following subjects:

Hodgson Academy – Key Stage 4

Key Stage 4 begins in Year 10 and builds on the secure foundations established during Key Stage 3. Students continue to study a broad and balanced curriculum whilst pursuing subjects that reflect their interests, strengths and future aspirations.
All students continue to study the core academic subjects of English, Mathematics and Science alongside a modern foreign language and a humanity, ensuring they maintain a broad academic education. Students then select two additional option subjects from our extensive range of GCSE and vocational qualifications, allowing them to personalise their curriculum whilst maintaining high levels of ambition.
Our curriculum provides the depth and curriculum time required for students to develop secure knowledge and expertise within each subject. There are no barriers to subject choice, and we maintain high expectations for every learner, ensuring all students can access an ambitious curriculum regardless of prior attainment.
Students typically leave Hodgson Academy with nine recognised qualifications, providing excellent preparation for further education, apprenticeships and employment.

Qualifications available at Hodgson Academy

Careers Education

Preparation for life beyond Hodgson Academy is woven throughout our curriculum. From Year 7 onwards, students participate in a comprehensive careers programme aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks, helping them to make informed decisions about their future.
Students encounter employers, colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers and former students throughout their time at school. In Year 10, every student completes a work experience placement, allowing them to apply their learning in real-world contexts. Independent careers resources are available within the Library, and all Key Stage 4 students receive impartial guidance from a qualified Careers Adviser.
Our careers programme ensures students leave Hodgson Academy with the knowledge, confidence and aspirations needed to succeed in further education, employment and modern Britain.