Educational Excellence
A specialist and obligatory menu of academic subjects leading to GCSEs, A Levels and vocational qualifications.
Secular Curriculum
School
A broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to A Levels — fostering thought, curiosity and a desire for learning.
Our Approach
Three Elements of Learning
The curriculum operates at three levels, addressing students’ academic, personal and social development. Intellectual, personal and social maturity is the goal of these structured layers of learning.
Character Development
Leadership development through sport, creativity, performing arts, enterprise, charity and social action — building personal skills and emotional intelligence.
Service to Communities
Social enterprise, volunteering and experiential community activities — preparing students for responsible participation in contemporary life.
Curriculum Structure
Year 7 to Year 13
In line with the curriculum policy, pupils move from a broad academic programme shaped by the National Curriculum into GCSE study and, for suitable cohorts, Level 3 courses in the sixth form.
Key Stage 3Broad foundations
Key Stage 4GCSE study
Key Stage 5Level 3 study
Year7
Year8
Year9
Year10
Year11
Year12
Year13
Key Stage 3
Broad Foundations
A broad academic programme shaped by the National Curriculum and supported by a wider menu of humanities, languages, citizenship and creative subjects.
Subjects
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanities
Citizenship
Religious Education
Information Technology
Languages
Arts & Technology
Aims at Key Stage 3
- Establish strong foundations in literacy and numeracy
- Introduce a broad range of academic disciplines
- Build cultural capital and British values awareness
- Prepare students for the rigour of GCSE study
Key Stage 4
GCSE Study
A strong academic core alongside Religious Studies, Information Technology, languages, citizenship and creative or technical learning. Pupils study separate sciences across Biology, Chemistry and Physics at GCSE.
| Subject Area | Typical Route |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | GCSE and beyond |
| Mathematics | GCSE and beyond |
| Biology, Chemistry & Physics | Separate GCSE sciences |
| Humanities and Religious Studies | GCSE pathway |
| Information Technology / Computer Science | GCSE pathway |
| Languages including Urdu | GCSE pathway |
| Citizenship, Arts & Technology | Curriculum and enrichment offer |
Key Stage 5
Level 3 Study
A Level 3 progression stage for suitable cohorts, including A Levels and other appropriate routes.
Post-16 students can continue into Level 3 study, with sixth form pathways shaped around student demand and cohort needs. Some sixth form provision depends on year-group enrolment.
For the latest subject information, please contact the school directly.
Vision
Curriculum Aims & Principles
What the school curriculum sets out to do, and how it is designed.
Aims- Transform the educational achievement of our young people
- Elevate life chances of students from all backgrounds to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions
- Mould students into active British citizens with a sense of responsibility for their actions
- Encourage social participation within their community
- Promote the development and nurturing of young leaders
- Allow students to develop their spiritual and moral individuality
- Empower students with skills to integrate within society
- Promote physical and mental development
- Primarily academic, broad and balanced in nature
- Emphasises learning in literacy, numeracy, languages, humanities and science
- Provides highly positive, memorable experiences for high quality learning
- Contributes to spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Fosters the fundamental British values: democracy, rule of law, freedom of religion, freedom of thought and speech
Beyond the Classroom
Enrichment & Cultural Capital
Learning at Rawdha is not just about delivering outstanding examination results — it is about students enjoying learning and developing creativity. Post-16 students can also access short courses that build cultural capital.
IT & Digital Skills
IT diplomas and Computer Science opportunities beyond the core curriculum.
Creative Arts
Art, calligraphy clubs, nasheeds, qira’at (vocals) and oratory speeches.
Employability & Enterprise
Customer service, business education and employability training qualifications.
Physical & Health Education
PE for all students plus nutrition, health and safeguarding awareness.
Careers Guidance
Impartial careers advice, work experience, employer visits and STEM focus.
Citizenship & Values
Active citizenship curriculum covering British values, democracy, rights and responsibilities.