Curriculum
At The Ramsey Academy, we firmly believe in achieving excellence together. Our broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum, carefully sequenced from Key Stage two through to Key Stage five, supports and challenges all students in mastering each discipline we offer, achieving to the best of their ability, regardless of their background.
In every subject area, students are provided with an ambitious, knowledge-rich experience that goes beyond the National Curriculum in its depth, enabling them to know, understand and do more. Lessons are designed to enable students to build on prior knowledge and retain key threshold concepts. Through engaging with the curriculum, students will become independent, resilient learners who develop fluency and a lifelong love of learning.
In addition to this, the curriculum at The Ramsey Academy prepares students for further study at post-16 and equips them with the necessary expertise to enter the workplace as confident, culturally enriched individuals with the character and employability to be successful in all their endeavours.
We believe that, because of our progressive curriculum, students will thrive, achieving high standards:
- Academically – through assessment and examination results
- Personally - through their respect for others and their environment
- Socially - through their contribution to the life of the school and wider community.
For more information on the curriculum, please contact faculty leaders in the first instance:
- English - Mr L Dare
- Maths - Mrs H Hemmings
- Science - Mr T Anderson
- Humanities - Mrs A Perrins
- MFL - Ms E Ruiz
- PE and Performing Arts - Mr C Rayner
- Technology - Ms J Papadatou Reynolds
The senior leader responsible for the curriculum is Mr Mallard, Deputy Headteacher.
Withdrawal from Religious Education Lessons
Parents and caregivers have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of the Religious Education (RE) program, as outlined in Schedule 19 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. However, we hope that all parents will feel confident in the religious education offered at our school.
For those considering withdrawal, we encourage an initial appointment with the Year Leader to address any concerns and discuss the potential impact of withdrawal on the child. We will ensure that parents wishing to withdraw their children from Religious Studies are informed about the curriculum, its relevance to all students, and how it aligns with their personal beliefs.
Parents will be provided with details on the learning objectives and topics covered in the Religious Studies curriculum, and they will have the opportunity to discuss these if they choose. The decision to withdraw should be initiated by the parents, specifying whether it applies to the entire subject or specific components. No reasons need to be provided.
If parents request their child's withdrawal, we will respect that choice. Once a child is withdrawn, they will not participate in the Religious Studies program until the withdrawal request is rescinded.
