As a Church school all we do is underpinned by Scripture, striving to ensure that everyone within our community is supported and encouraged to always give of their best irrespective of their situation or starting point.

To this end the curriculum offered within the school, both inside the classroom, and beyond, is rooted in a desire to bring out the best in all students and help guide and prepare them to be knowledgeable, skilled, hard-working, decent, honest young adults who are well placed to leave the school and make a positive contribution to society. In order to facilitate this the school, through its core values of ‘Accomplishment, Humility and Service’, looks to the development of the individual academically, socially, spiritually and in terms of the strength of their character. Students are encouraged, stretched, challenged and guided to be critical, collaborative and motivated.

At the heart of our curriculum lies an entitlement for all students to be given the opportunity to experience the full range of subjects on offer within the National Curriculum and beyond.  This has never been more relevant than currently with all aspects of what is offered to students appropriately adapted to ensure they develop the skills and knowledge to achieve as well as their predecessors.

All students within Key Stage 3 experience practical subjects and those within the Arts, alongside more traditionally ‘academic’ subjects; students are then encouraged to continue to study as wide and ambitious a range of subjects as possible at Key Stage 4, irrespective of their starting points. The school’s broad A level offer enables all students at Key Stage 5 to study courses and content best suited to their future pathways, with the option to also complete an EPQ.

Students within the school are supported in the development of skills which are both substantive and disciplinary; they are helped to understand key concepts, appreciate the disciplinary distinctiveness and understand the real life applications and career pathways of their subjects.  In support of this the school is committed to ensuring all are given access to subject specialist teachers, independent Careers Advice and Guidance and a discrete PSHCE and SRE programme; a wide range of extra and super curricular opportunities is also on offer.

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 2

At Hutton, we seek to reflect this teaching through the way we learn, work, and interact with others. All aspects of our wider curriculum are designed to foster an understanding of the world around us, alongside tolerance, empathy, and appreciation for its diversity. Within an atmosphere of rigour and challenge, students are encouraged to build positive relationships grounded in respect, humility, and compassion - values that reflect the mindset of Christ.

We also promote resilience and the belief that every student is capable of making significant and sustained progress. Developing a growth mindset - one that embraces perseverance, reflection, and continuous improvement - is central to life at Hutton. This is supported through regular feedback, encouragement, and meaningful communication with all members of our school community.

All subjects within the school also have an intent statement which is specific to their particular curriculum.

IMPLEMENTATION
At Hutton the curriculum is split into three key stages, Key Stage 3 – Year 7, 8 & 9, Key Stage 4 – Year 10 & 11 and Key Stage 5 – Year 12 & 13

We have planned and sequenced the curriculum so that pupils cumulatively build skills and knowledge in each subject over time and, with regard to the end of Key Stage 3, specialise only when necessary.