--- title: "Curriculum" url: "https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/curriculum" school: "Twyford CofE High School" --- [Twyford Sixth Form Open Evening will be on Thursday 12th November 2026. This will be a ticketed event, the online booking system will open on Thursday 5th November 2026 at 9:00 AM](https://buytickets.at/twyfordceacademiestrust/2510606) [Train to teach with Teach West London September 2027-28. Applications are now open. Learn more and apply today.](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/initial-teacher-training/how-to-apply) # Curriculum ![](https://www.twyford.org.uk/images/images/Loxo-TwyfordJune23-7346_crop.jpg) Curriculum Overview ### Curriculum The school’s academic standards are high and our curriculum model encourages students to be fully secure in English and Maths and to take a full range of EBAC subjects from Year 7 -11 as these will facilitate the widest range of choices post-16. All students also study RE to GCSE. The school has a music specialism, so music is a dominant area within the curriculum and overall ethos of the school. All students follow a full curriculum in Music, Computing, and Art & Design Technology, covering Key Stage 3 National Curriculum requirements in Year 7 and 8 in these subjects. Students also study Drama in Years 7 and 8. Year 9 is used as an enrichment year in these subjects, giving students maximum opportunity to enhance their skills before making their GCSE choices along with their other subjects at the end of Year 9. All subjects use a consistent system of curriculum planning – taking a coherent approach from the purpose (intent) of the curriculum to the assessment of outcomes (impact). The Trust approach is to have common features in the delivery (implementation) of all subjects so that the learning habits of students are consistently developed across the curriculum. This includes the ability to retain and retrieve knowledge and use it in new and unfamiliar contexts. Literacy is also integrated into the delivery of all subjects as part of the whole school strategy. Parents of current students can find out more about the school's curriculum on [**COPIA.**](https://twyfordacademies.sharepoint.com/) For more information please see each subject's **curriculum intent statement** and the Trust's **assessment policy** as well as the **learning habits**, **literacy** and **whole school teaching and learning routines** (by clicking on the relevant tab above). Guides for prospective students and parents at different stages can be found below: For the curriculum from Year 7, please read the guide below. ### Guide for Prospective parents Guide for prospective parents 3.24 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/curriculum/0%29_Open_Evening_Booklet_2025_-_Final_Version_v1.pdf) GCSE and other qualifications available at Key Stage 4: ### Courses available at Key Stage 4 GCSE Options Booklet 2.84 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/KS4_Options_Booklet_2026.pdf) A Level qualifications available at Key Stage 5: ### Sixth Form Course Guide Sixth Form Course Guide 1.39 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/Sixth_Form_Course_Guide_(Entry_2026)(2).pdf) #### Online Resources for Staff, Students and Parents We offer two systems **[Copia](http://twyfordacademies.sharepoint.com/)** and **[Go4Schools](http://www.go4schools.com/)** which enable staff, students and parents to access a wide range of school information over the internet. We encourage all parents to use both Copia and Go4Schools to help them support their child's learning. Go4Schools provides access to online assessment records, gradesheets and school reports. Curriculum Intent Statements ### Art and Design Curriculum Intent Statement Art and Design 917 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Art_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview_1.pdf) DT Curriculum Intent and Coverage 192 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/DT_Curriculum_Intent_and_Coverage_Statement.pdf) ### BTEC Enterprise Curriculum Intent Statement BTEC Enterprise 580 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/BTEC_Enterprise_Curriculum_Overview.pdf) ### Business Studies Curriculum Intent Statement Business Studies A Level 588 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Business_Studies_A_Level_Curriculum_Overview.pdf) ### Computing Curriculum Intent Statement Computing 420 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Computing_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview(1).pdf) ### Drama Curriculum Intent Statement Drama 551 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Drama_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview(1).pdf) ### Economics Curriculum Intent Statement Economics 741 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Economics_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview.pdf) ### English Curriculum Intent Statement English Knowledge Intent Map 498 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/English_Twyford_Knowledge_intent_map.pdf) English Curriculum Overview 751 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/English_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview.pdf) ### Film Studies Curriculum Intent Statement Film Studies 703 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Film_Studies_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview.pdf) ### Geography Curriculum Intent Statement Geography 354 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Geography_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview(1).pdf) ### History Curriculum Intent Statement History 332 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/History_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview(1).pdf) ### Maths Curriculum Intent Statement Maths 617 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/TCEAT_Maths_Curriculum_and_Assessment_Overview.pdf) ### Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Curriculum Intent Statement Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) 429 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/MFL_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview(1).pdf) ### Music Curriculum Intent Statement Music Curriculum Intent Statement 413 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Music_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview(2).pdf) Music Development Plan 207 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/School_music_development_plan_summary_template_TCEAT.pdf) ### PE Curriculum Intent Statement PE 852 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/PE_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview.pdf) Core PE Grading Information 102 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Core_PE_Grading_Information.pdf) ### Politics Curriculum Intent Statement Politics 879 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Politics_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview.pdf) ### Psychology Curriculum Intent Statement Psychology 641 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Psychology_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview.pdf) ### RE Curriculum Intent Statement RE 854 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/RE_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview.pdf) ### Science Curriculum Intent Statement Science 533 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Science_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview(2).pdf) ### Sociology Curriculum Intent Statement Sociology 837 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Sociology_Curriculum_and_Assessment_overview.pdf) Policies You can find out more about our approach to the curriculum and how students are assessed in the Twyford Trust's policies below. Curriculum Policy 622 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Curriculum_Policy_-_published_.pdf) Assessment Policy 438 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Assessment_Policy_-published.pdf) Our SEN Policy and Report give details about how the curriculum is made accessible for those with SEND SEN Policy 377 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/SEN_Policy_-_published(3).pdf) ### SEN Information Report SEN Information Report 373 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/SEND_information_report_Oct_25.pdf) SMSC Policy (Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural Policy) 642 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/SMSC_Policy_-_published.pdf) Literacy, Learning Habits and Expectations ### Learning Habits Learning Habits Grade Descriptors 439 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Learning_Habits_Grade_Descriptors.pdf) ### Literacy and Memory Literacy and Memory Basics 611 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Literacy_and_Memory.pdf) ### Whole School Teaching and Learning Routines Whole School Teaching and Learning Routines 723 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/Whole_school_teaching_and_learning_routines.pdf) PSHE ### PSHE Curriculum Overview PSHE Curriculum Overview 424 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/PSHE_CURRICULUM_OVERVIEW_TWYFORD.pdf) Further details of the Pastoral Programme can be found in the **[Pastoral pages of our website](https://twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/pastoral)**, including an outline of our pastoral programme and workshops. Assessment #### Independent Learning Independent learning will be critical to the success of your child at GCSE and A-Level. It is our philosophy to develop the required skills within each subject as soon as students join the school. From day 1 of Year 7 there is a 15-minute lesson preparation task set in each lesson – that means 5 'lesson preps' are set per day. Longer pieces of assessed homework in the form of essays, projects, assessments and presentations are also set fortnightly. The combination of lesson preparation tasks, to be completed each evening, and longer more developed pieces of work will ensure your child develops the independent learning habits required to succeed as they develop academically. Each core subject will outline a series of tasks to be completed independently of school. These will be called Level 4 Tasks and are designed to stretch students and encourage curiosity within each subject. We have developed a Virtual Learning Environment called Copia, which allows students to access work electronically and support their independent learning at home. The same system also allows parents to look at their child's grades and attendance and conduct records. #### Individual Knowledge of Your Child Each child is known as an academic individual through careful diagnostic testing, which takes place as part of their induction to the school. Using this information, we set challenging targets that are effectively communicated and then evaluated at key points in the year. A well-constructed whole school evaluation system allows students to take control of their learning and make personal assessments of their progress. #### Effective Communication with Parents Communication is integral to the success of any school. Parents will receive Termly Grade Reports that provide information on effort and achievement in all subjects and at the end of the year a full report will be produced. Parents are expected to attend all Information Evenings and Parent Consultation Evenings, including an annual formal Parents Evening. Each week parents should review and sign their child's planner which will contain key information relating to that week. Personal communication with your child's Tutor and Head of Year will be vital in supporting your child. To support this process there will be a Target Setting Meeting in September between student, parent and tutor. The best information will always be gained via one-to-one contact with teachers so parents are warmly encouraged to be in contact with the school more regularly if there are any concerns. TRUST Assessment and Reporting Dates 2026-27 342 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/TRUST_Assessment_and_Reporting_Dates_2026-2027_for_website.pdf) Exams ### Exams Our aim, within this section, is to provide you with information relating to sitting exams at Twyford CofE High School. Public examinations take place in January and May/June each year and timetables will be published here. Should you not be able to find the answer to your question or if you need to contact the Examinations Officer, Mr Stanton, you can email him on Useful links to exam board websites and other helpful resources can also be found below. **[AQA](http://www.aqa.org.uk/)** **[Edexcel (Pearson)](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/about-us/qualification-brands/edexcel.html)** **[OCR](http://www.ocr.org.uk/)** **[WJEC](http://www.wjec.co.uk/)** **[UCAS](http://www.ucas.com/)** [**JCQ**](https://www.jcq.org.uk/) ### Review of Results Information RoR GCE 127 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/Review_of_Results_GCE_2024.pdf) RoR GCSE 175 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/Review_of_Results_GCSE_2024.pdf) ### Review of Results Consent Form RoR GCSE 67 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/review_of_results_gcse_24(1).docx) RoR GCE 67 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/REVIEW_of_RESULTS__GCE_24(1).docx) ### Internal Appeals Policy Internal Appeals Policy 321 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/documents/TWY_Internal_Appeals_Policy_-_Updated_Feb_2023(2).pdf) Remote Learning Details of our Remote Learning offering can be found below. ### Remote Learning Remote Learning 680 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-high-school/files/Remote_Learning_Information_TWY.pdf) Parents of current students can find out more about the school's curriculum on **[COPIA](https://twyfordacademies.sharepoint.com/)** ### Attending our school - [Attendance](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/attendance) - [Admissions](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/admissions) - [Induction](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/induction) - [Uniform](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/uniform) - [Curriculum](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/curriculum) - [Term Dates & School Calendar](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/termdates) - [Times of School Day](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/times-of-school-day) - [Year Ahead Information](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/year-ahead) - [Free School Meals](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/free-school-meals) - [School Life](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/school-life) - [SEND](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/send) - [Sixth Form](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/sixth-form) - [Pastoral](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/pastoral) - [Safeguarding](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/safeguarding) - [Welfare](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/welfare) - [Wider Learning](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/wider-learning) - [Careers & IAG](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/careers-iag) - [Facilities](https://www.twyford.org.uk/attending-our-school/facilities) - [![Logo of William Perkin CofE High School](https://www.twyford.org.uk/images/academies/william-perkin.png)](https://williamperkin.org.uk/) - [![Logo of Ealing Fields CofE High School](https://www.twyford.org.uk/images/academies/ealing-fields-high-school.png)](https://ealingfields.org.uk/) - [![Logo of Ada Lovelace CofE High School](https://www.twyford.org.uk/images/academies/Ada_Lovelace.jpeg)](https://adalovelace.org.uk/) - [![Logo of Twyford Academies Trust](https://www.twyford.org.uk/images/academies/twyford_MAT.png)](https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/) - [![Logo of Teach West London](https://www.twyford.org.uk/images/academies/Teach_West_Resize.png)](https://www.teachwestlondon.org.uk/) #### Twyford CofE High School Twyford Crescent Acton, London W3 9PP #### Our Schools - [William Perkin CofE High School](https://williamperkin.org.uk/) - [Ealing Fields CofE High School](https://ealingfields.org.uk/) - [Ada Lovelace CofE High School](https://adalovelace.org.uk/) - [Twyford Academies Trust](https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/) - [Teach West London](https://www.teachwestlondon.org.uk/) © Copyright 2021–2026 Twyford CofE High School– [View Privacy Notice](https://www.twyford.org.uk/about-us/policies) School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.twyford.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)