‘To empower future generations to follow their dreams and to build a society of which we can all be proud’
At Budmouth Academy, our curriculum is built to prepare students for the realities of today’s world—and the challenges of tomorrow. We deliver an authentic education that develops deep knowledge, applied understanding, and the essential power skills needed for future success.
Students learn in a culture of high challenge and strong support, where engagement is expected and excellence is achievable. This vision is brought to life through our Budmouth Basics Playbook—a clear, consistent approach to teaching and learning across the academy.
We are unwavering in our commitment to high-quality teaching. Every lesson is carefully structured, knowledge-rich, and rooted in evidence-informed practice. Teachers use explicit instruction, expert modelling, and purposeful practice to ensure students not only understand but remember what they learn. Regular retrieval and meaningful assessment are embedded to strengthen long-term memory and guide next steps.
High expectations are the norm for every student. Teaching is both inclusive and responsive, with adaptive approaches used to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. Teachers continually check understanding and adjust their instruction in real time—providing the right level of challenge and support so that every student can succeed. Through collaboration, reflection, and shared best practice, we ensure that learning is accessible, ambitious, and focused on securing strong outcomes for all.
Our curriculum is underpinned by the best available research on how students learn. We prioritise the key concepts that sit at the heart of each subject. These are carefully sequenced and revisited over time, enabling students to build connections, deepen understanding, and retain knowledge in the long term.
Curriculum overviews are organised by year group, giving clear insight into what is taught each half term across all subjects. Each subject also provides a detailed overview outlining its intent, implementation, and impact, ensuring coherence from long-term planning through to classroom delivery. These plans are reviewed regularly to remain responsive, relevant, and aligned with whole-school priorities.
To support learning beyond the classroom, all subjects use Google Classroom to share resources, revision materials, and independent study opportunities. This enables students and families to access learning anytime, revisit key content, and stay organised—while allowing teachers to provide timely feedback and ongoing support.
Please contact Mr P Hudson (Vice Principal) for any curriculum related questions.
Curriculum overview by department/subject:
Curriculum structure based on a two week timetable of 50 lessons:
| Subject | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
| English | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Maths | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Science | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Geography | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| History | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Religious Studies | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Personal Development | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Modern Foreign Languages | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Design Technology & Creator Space | 5 | 3 | 3 | – | |
| Computer Science | – | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Expressive Arts: Dance, Drama & Music | 3 | 6 | 4 | – | – |
| Visual Arts: Art | 2 | – | – | ||
| Physical Education | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| KS4 Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| KS4 Option 1 | – | – | – | 5 | 6 |
| KS4 Option 2 | – | – | – | 5 | 6 |
| KS4 Option 3 | – | – | – | 5 | 6 |
| Total Lessons | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Year 7 Curriculum Teacher | |||||