@Caldicot_Sch

08:12 AM - 19 May 2023

We have an exciting opportunity to join the school as Teacher of Physics from September. Please follow the link for details https://t.co/R6BvasimSu

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1658401251002818561

10:17 AM - 16 May 2023

A huge congratulations to our young athletes who competed in the County Finals last week and achieved some fantastic results across a multitude of disciplines! And thank you to all the staff who supported them. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏆 pic.twitter.com/zC5KJesfzt

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1654167401389228036

17:53 PM - 4 May 2023

Congratulations to Caldicot year 10 Rugby 🏉 winning the Newport Schools Cup today 5-0 against an extremely strong Caerleon team! Great game to watch💪😳 pic.twitter.com/3NSih4zG5T

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1653798276167086080

17:26 PM - 3 May 2023

Huge congratulations to Caldicot year 7 Rugby team🏉 Winners of the year 7 Plate final today! Great match v Monmouth and 31-27 shows how tough a competition it was💪🏉 pic.twitter.com/xDH6adcuxo

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1651145441709375489

09:45 AM - 26 Apr 2023

And they’re off! Following our year 10 and year 11 success, today year 7 and year 8 mathematicians try their hand at the Junior Challenge. Pob lwc pawb! pic.twitter.com/TvaIsb4KjN

13:50 PM - 25 Apr 2023

Thank you for your patience, this has now been resolved. https://t.co/42zX3SZ3iI

12:16 PM - 25 Apr 2023

Please be aware that due to external technical issues school communications, apart from phone lines, are unavailable. We will update you when this is resolved.

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1650611853200900098

22:25 PM - 24 Apr 2023

What a great performance by the CaldiCoders!Two Cups at the regionals and a Cup at the GB finals🏆👏. https://t.co/D40tv8Ua7u pic.twitter.com/MCcOKjDtUv

16:14 PM - 28 Mar 2023

We have a very exciting opportunity for an excellent leader, take a look at our Deputy Head vacancy via E-Teach https://t.co/nh1cNk8ezm

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1640446194789785633

21:10 PM - 27 Mar 2023

Caldicot School Team 2 won 'Best Application of Engineering and Technology. Also had two other nominations. We are very proud of them. pic.twitter.com/bdqOO9vo3q

Curriculum Overview

Curriculum vision
Our aim is to offer a broad and balanced curriculum which enables each member of the school community to become the ‘best versions of themselves’. Our curriculum is designed so that all students, regardless of their background or ability, is able to develop the attitudes and qualities which prepares them to

  • achieve the very best academic standards in all subject areas, commensurate with their own ability;
  • utilise the necessary skills which helps prepare them for life beyond school; and
  • become good citizens, underpinned by our core values of: Honesty, Tolerance, Respect and Responsibility.

We take every opportunity to ensure all students make the best progress possible and achieve the highest possible standards in subjects and qualifications. We strive to narrow the gaps in achievement and enable those not achieving age-related expectations to catch up with their peers. Our ALNCo works closely with all departments, in order to support students so that they all have access to the curriculum. The school challenges more able and talented students so that they achieve their full potential and their progress is sustained and enhanced. We make certain that all young people develop the skills and abilities needed for success in life and can apply them in a wide range of contexts.

Teaching groups vary in nature but generally there are mixed ability classes on admission in Year 7. A process of setting, determined by each department, takes place as students move through the school. Some setting takes place in Year 7 with further extensions to setting in Years 8- 11. 

Students in Years 7 and 8 have a programme of study that includes English; mathematics; science; Welsh; art; drama; geography; history, Information & Communication Technology (ICT); modern foreign languages; music; physical education; personal & social education (PSE); religious education and design technology. PSE is delivered mainly through the timetabled tutor periods, supplemented occasionally by theatre-in-education performances, workshops and guest speakers.

Curriculum for Wales

At Caldicot, our year 7 curriculum celebrates and promotes being ‘committed to achievement’ for all. It is designed so through the content of lessons; through strategic development of skills and through the nature of how students experience their learning, they develop into young adults who embody the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales. Students are encouraged to become: ambitious, capable learners; enterprising, creative contributors; healthy, confident individuals; ethical, informed citizens.

Our curriculum places the four purposes at its core, where real- life context develops understanding, enabling our students to value, understand, contribute to and sometimes challenge the world in which we live.  We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equality. Lesson content is supported by enrichment activities, a fundamental part of our school life. Curriculum design enables students to make progress across all areas of the school and nurture a healthy sense of wellbeing. 

Each Area of Learning and Experience works collaboratively with our cluster primary schools to consider the entitlement for each student as they move to secondary school. Caldicot School is committed to supporting teaching and learning so students have the right experience that will help them embody the four purposes and become experts in their chosen fields.

GCSE
Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 follow the core National Curriculum of English Language and Literature; mathematics; science (with the option of separate sciences leading to 3 GCSEs); Welsh; religious education; physical education; PSE and Welsh Baccalaureate. In addition students choose three subjects from a range of options. A variety of vocational qualifications are available to compliment the traditional GCSE qualifications. Additional information regarding Key Stage 4 provision is available in our Year 8 Options Booklet.

By the end of Year 8, students choose the optional subjects they wish to study at Key Stage 4 in order that they benefit from a three year Key Stage 4 programme at the start of Year 9. Students are guided very carefully through this process in order that they make the choices that are appropriate for their needs, abilities and aspirations. The Year 8 options process begins in the latter half of the autumn term where pupils receive a number of presentations in assemblies from the Deputy Head responsible for the curriculum, from subject leaders and from outside agencies for courses they may not have experienced at Key Stage 3.

In February of Year 8, parents are invited to attend our Year 8 Options Evening where they too can listen to these presentations and speak to our Subject Leaders to discuss the suitability of courses for their children. Careers Wales
advisors are also available to give further guidance on career, further and higher education pathways.  

GCSE Options 2023
A copy of the options booklet and options form are below for you to download. 

Sixth Form
The majority of Sixth Form students study A Levels.  Further information on our post-16 curriculum offer can be found in the Sixth Form section of the website.
 

The curriculum is effective in meeting the needs of nearly all students in key stage 4 and those who return to the sixth form. It offers a wide range of academic courses and a few vocational options (Estyn)

GCSE Options Date  
Year 8 Options Booklet (2022) 14th Feb 2022 Download
Year 8 Options Form (2022) 14th Feb 2022 Download

Latest Tweets

  • May 4, 2023 Congratulations to Caldicot year 10 Rugby 🏉 winning the Newport Schools Cup today 5-0 against an extremely strong Caerleon team! Great game to watch💪😳 Read more Read more
  • May 3, 2023 Huge congratulations to Caldicot year 7 Rugby team🏉 Winners of the year 7 Plate final today! Great match v Monmouth and 31-27 shows how tough a competition it was💪🏉 Read more Read more
  • April 26, 2023 And they’re off! Following our year 10 and year 11 success, today year 7 and year 8 mathematicians try their hand at the Junior Challenge. Pob lwc pawb! Read more
  • April 25, 2023 Thank you for your patience, this has now been resolved. Read more
  • April 25, 2023 Please be aware that due to external technical issues school communications, apart from phone lines, are unavailable. We will update you when this is resolved.
  • April 24, 2023 What a great performance by the CaldiCoders! Two Cups at the regionals and a Cup at the GB finals🏆👏. Read more Read more
  • March 28, 2023 We have a very exciting opportunity for an excellent leader, take a look at our Deputy Head vacancy via E-Teach Read more
  • March 27, 2023 Caldicot School Team 2 won 'Best Application of Engineering and Technology. Also had two other nominations. We are very proud of them. Read more