The education offer at AWCA


About Alconbury Weald Church Academy 

AWCA will be the first secondary school in the Trust, and we are working closely with the Church of England Secondary Network to develop and test our plans during the pre-opening period. 

 

What are the ambitions and specific vision for the school 

As part of the local community, we are the school where every student is valued.  Our vision for learning is based around the whole child, ensuring no child is left behind. Our unique, innovative and exciting curriculum in Year 7 will provide an excellent transition from Primary School. This will enable pupils from all starting points to make rapid progress and enjoy their learning whilst improving their literacy and oracy skills. 


What happens at Key Stage Three plays a crucial part in a child’s educational journey – and this is something that is quite often overlooked at secondary schools. Due to the fact we are growing from a small cohort of approximately 120 in the first year our sole focus will be on ensuring happy, safe, confident, articulate students who in turn secure maximum progress in all their subject areas. 


We are committed to achieving high standards in every area of the school from our vibrant curriculum, which provides a combination of challenging and imaginative learning experiences, to a wide range of stimulating extra-curricular activities and excellent pastoral care. 


With the support of our committed teaching and associate staff, we want to help you shape your child’s future and encourage them to flourish by giving them the very best all-round education. We are driven by an aspirational approach for our students, and we are determined that they will succeed during their five years with us.   


Curriculum overview 

  • AWCA will offer a broad and balanced curriculum underpinned by a Christian ethos, to ensure students can ‘live life to the full and seek for that which is good, that which is right and that which is true.’ 
  • The curriculum will align with the National Curriculum and serve the needs of the diverse, multi-cultural local community; 
  • We will ensure all students have an ambitious, challenging, and powerful curriculum so students learn more, know more and do more; 
  • A full complement of core and non-core subjects will be on offer to all pupils; 
  • We will offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities to ensure students develop a broad range of skills, knowledge and cultural capital; 
  • The PSHE and RSE curriculum will promote fundamental British Values and support students in living healthy, happy lives; 
  • We will ensure that all students have full access to the curriculum to ensure no child is left behind including those with SEND; 
  • We will have clearly defined curriculum end points to assess student progress; 
  • Prioritising opportunities to develop literacy and numeracy across the curriculum is a key feature of AWCA life; 
  • Our curriculum offer supports young people to become responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society; 
  • We will support our students to develop character and moral virtue. 

 

Key Stage 3 

  • All students will study English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Computing, Design Technology, MFL, Art, Drama, Religious Studies, Physical Education and Music; 
  • All students will have timetabled Enrichment sessions each week to develop Cultural Capital and broaden their experiences, reflecting the context of the local area; 

 

Key Stage 4 

  • All students will have a wide range of academic and vocational subjects to choose from; 
  • Individual careers guidance will be delivered by external providers throughout the year 

 

Extra-Curriculum

  • All students will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports such as rugby, netball, football, hockey, cricket, and athletics; 
  • Drama and music extra-curriculum events including peripatetic lessons and drama productions; 
  • STEM Challenge, talent shows, poetry competitions; 
  • Leadership development through a Cadet unit, and Duke of Edinburgh awards; 
  • The library will be available for students to work in every day to support reading and independent study.