THE LOWER SCHOOL
(Years 7-9, Ages 11-14)

This is based on Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. The policy of the School is to provide all pupils with a broad education and to introduce them to as many academic disciplines as possible in order that they may find subjects which they enjoy and in which they can be successful.

When pupils enter the School in Year 7 (the Shells) at the age of 11, it is assumed they can read fluently, can express themselves clearly and are numerate enough to be fairly accurate in mathematical skills. Over and beyond this, the essential requirement is for pupils to be well motivated. Support is provided for pupils who have some degree of learning difficulty, which is often dyslexia, through the Learning Support department. For more information about the level of support available parents should contact Mrs C Friebe (Head of Learning Support) either by telephone (024 7627 1200) or email (cf@bablake.coventry.sch.uk). Gifted and Talented pupils are given extra opportunities and support throughout their time in the school.

The plan below illustrates how pupils spend their timetabled time in the
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THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Years 10-11, Ages 14-16)

This is based on Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum and leads to GCSE. All pupils take the core subjects of English, Maths, a Modern Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition, several other subjects are available in the option system. All pupils take ten GCSE subjects and are entered for a short course in Information Technology.

At the end of the Third Year (Year 9) all pupils are guided as to which subjects to take in consultation with Tutors, Subject Teachers, Careers Staff and Parents. A booklet is issued which explains clearly the options and describes the GCSE syllabuses in detail.

THE SIXTH FORM
(Years 12-13, Ages 16-19)

On average, 95% of the Year 11 pupils (Fifth Form) remain at Bablake after their GCSEs and others join the School at this point.

The minimum entrance requirement for the Sixth Form is normally five GCSE passes at Grade B with a grade A in the subject to be studied at A level, but the Headmaster reserves the right to alter this for any pupil.

Further details of the Sixth Form Curriculum and an application form are contained in the Sixth Form Handbook which may be obtained from Mr. J G Burns, Head of Sixth Form, at the School.