Curriculum
Art
The aim of the art department is to enable every student to develop skills, confidence and creativity in order to achieve their full potential; both artistically and socially.
Business
Business is a constantly evolving, exciting subject to study. It is hugely applicable to the world around us.
Computing & ICT
Our aim of the Computing & ICT department, is that as students progress, they develop a greater autonomy and confidence in their selection...
Design and Technology
Design & Technology prepares students to participate in tomorrow’s rapidly changing world of technology.
Drama
Drama is an extremely popular and exciting subject at County High. It challenges students on every level- through developing your craft as a performer to working on presentation skills or group work.
English
Our aim is to make our students as passionate about the subject of English as we are. Through reading a wide range of texts from different cultures and literary traditions....
Gifted and Talented
We aim to allow each and every learner to fulfil their potential by providing a challenging curriculum and a varied programme of enhancement to ensure that gifted and talented students are both inspired and supported in their development.
Health & SocialCare
Why choose Health & Social Care? This is an excellent choice if you are interested in a career in nursing, teaching, social work, human resource management, legal work, police service or any caring professions.
History
History is taught using a variety of methods- role play, group presentations, debates, research and note taking.
Inclusion Team
Please find information about the Learning Support department in this section
Latin
Studying Latin gives students a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the language, history, culture, myths and legends and civilisation surrounding the Romans.
Law
Law GCSE will give you an understanding of the role of law in today’s society. Studying law helps to develop skills of selection, analysis, critical thinking and decision making, and an awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals.
Learning Centre
The Learning Centre seeks to support the independent learning and the teaching of all students at the school and to promote reading for pleasure throughout the whole school community.
Mathematics
To make Mathematics an enjoyable, exciting and worthwhile experience for all pupils.
Modern Foreign Languages
Our aim is to able to understand and communicate in a foreign language.
Music
We aim to encourage the understanding and expression of thoughts and feelings through the medium of music.
PE
The PE area aims to provide curriculum and extra curriculum opportunities of exceptional quality.
PSHEE
PSHEE is taught through timetable collapses for years 7 to 11. A spiral approach to the curriculum is used whereby students revisit health, drugs and sex education throughout their time at SWCHS.
RPE/SPE
RPE and SPE aim to provide students with a critical understanding of a range of contemporary issues.
Science
We will promote excellence in Science, ensuring every student reaches his or her full potential in a stimulating, exciting and well-resourced environment.
Year 7
Students begin Year 7 being taught, for nearly all subjects, in their form groups so that they develop friendships and more importantly effective working relationships.
Year 11
Students in Year 11 are in their final year of G.C.S.E. preparation and the specific focus for the year is on examination success.
