Beaumont Leys



Our Curriculum

Beaumont Leys has an excellent reputation for its innovative, high quality and aspirational curriculum which is adapted as necessary to be accessible to all our students (e.g. through accessible resources, differentiation and reasonable adjustments). For more information see our SEND Policy and SEND Information Report. Ofsted have commented on our broad, detailed and demanding curriculum. We are extremely proud that our curriculum is engaging and delivers skills for life and work through a range of subject specialism’s and cross-curricular activities.

In years 7 and 8 the following subjects are included;

* Number of lessons are over a 2 Week timetable * Year 7 Year 8
Maths 6 5
English 6 5
Science 5 5
Humanities 3 9
Competency Curriculum 6 0
Design Technology 3 3
Create Arts (Art, Drama and Music) 4 4
ICT 2 4
Physical Health 3 3
MFL (French/Spanish) 4 4

Every student has access to a broad and balanced curriculum that is flexible enough to meet the needs of the individual. For some students there is a focus on the English Baccalaureate qualifications (Maths, English, two Sciences, a Modern Foreign Language and either Geography or History). For others a more vocational programme of study may best support achievement and progression to further education.

The curriculum at Key Stage 4 consists of the core curriculum which is studied by all students and additional options chosen by students in consultation with parents and teachers. In most cases students choose 3 options although some may be selected for the Future Pathways/Enhanced Pathways programme as an alternative.

* Number of lessons are over a 2 Week timetable * Year 9 Year 10 Year 11
Maths 7 6 8
English 6 7 8
Science 7 6 8
Physical Health 3 3 2
Ethics 3 4 0
Option A 4 5 5
Option B 5 4 5
Option C 5 5 4

Optional Curriculum Subjects;

  • Geography
  • History
  • Business
  • ICT
  • Computer Science
  • Art
  • Single Science
  • Product Design (Polymers)
  • Textiles
  • Food
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Music
  • BTEC Health and Social Care
  • BTEC Performing Arts
  • BTEC Sport

For further information on our Curriculum please contact Mr Thakrar through: office@beaumontleys.leicester.sch.uk