All students in KS4 will take part in PE as part of their curriculum. Students that have not opted for examination PE will take part in core PE which consists of 2 hours over 2 weeks.

Students that have chosen to study examination PE, and will certify in Summer 2023, will follow the Cambridge National Sport Science (CNAT) pathway. Students who will certify in Summer 2024 will follow the Cambridge National Sport Studies (CNAT) pathway - both of these courses consist of 5 hours over 2 weeks in addition to their 2 core PE lessons. 

Cambridge Nationals Sport Science is a vocational course that follows the OCR specification.

This course is assessed through theory elements; 75% coursework and 25% exam. Students will cover 4 different units throughout the course and complete assignments based on; principles of training, sports nutrition and anatomy and physiology. They will then complete 1 written examination based on sports injuries.

Students will still be required to take part in practical lessons to help with the understanding of the topics but their practical performance will not be assessed.

It is expected that CNAT students are highly organised and are able to work independently as coursework will need to be completed outside of lessons in order to complete this course.

Cambridge Nationals Sport Studies is a vocational course that follows the OCR specification.

This course is assessed through both practical and theory elements; 60% coursework and 40% exam. Students will cover 3 different units throughout the course, based on performance and leadership in sport, sport and the media, and then they will complete one written exam based on contemporary issues in sport.

It is expected that CNAT students are highly organised and are able to work indepedently as coursework will need to be completed outside of lessons in order to complete this course.

Co-curricular clubs play an integral part of the students’ personal development, and students throughout the school are encouraged to take part in as many different activities as possible.

There are a wide variety of clubs that take place at lunch times and after school, with the activities offered being changed every half term.

We also have links with many external clubs who deliver activities which would not normally be offered within curriculum lessons.

In addition to the clubs, there are also numerous opportunities for students to compete competitively for the school in friendly, league and cup matches as well as tournaments in a range of sports and activities throughout the year.

Some of our sports-related co-curricular clubs on offer include:

• Badminton
• Girls Active
• Dodgeball
• Football
• Table Tennis
• Trampolining

Sports leadership is an extremely important aspect within PE and is held in very high regard by all students within the Academy. Sports leaders are confident, articulate, organised and role models to all that enter the Academy; from their peers to the primary school children they run events for.

Students are appointed as sports leaders either by their class teacher who has seen leadership qualities within lessons and extra- curricular clubs, or through applying for the role and being given the opportunity to demonstrate their ability alongside other leaders at an organised event.