Fulneck School, Leeds:
Fulneck School, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire (44 miles from Manchester) in the North of England is an Independent School offering nursery, junior, senior and sixth form education from the ages of 3-18. Boarders are accepted from the age of 9. Fulneck is a popular boarding school with separate houses for boys and girls. Boarding is offered on a full, weekly or even flexible basis, reflecting the needs of the modern family.
Junior Education:
- Key Stage 1 (School Years 1-2 / 5-7 years of age)
- Key Stage 2 (School Years 3-6 / 7-11years of age)
We provide an extended version of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2, which is broad and balanced enabling staff to tailor the education to the needs of the individual child. Our teaching prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adolescent life.
The Junior School follows a structured timetable including the core subjects of:
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Science
- French
- Humanities
- Music
- Art
- Technologies
- PE
- Swimming
- Games
Senior Education:
Key Stage 3 (School Years 7-9 / 11-14 years of age)
During Key Stage 3, pupils experience a variety of subjects in preparation for their subject choices at Key Stage 4.
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Design Technology
- Drama
- English
- Food Technology
- Geography
- German
- History
- Maths
- Music
- Personal, Social & Health Education
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Religious Education
- Spanish
Key Stage 4 - GCSE: (School Years 10-11 / 14-16 Years of age)
Upon reaching Key Stage 4 pupils, in consultation with parents and staff will choose which four extra subjects to study at GCSE Level.
- English
- Maths
- Science
- ICT
- Games
- PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
The above are mandatory subjects which pupils must continue studying during Key Stage 4. English is a course that leads to two GCSE outcomes, one in English Language and one in English Literature. Including the subjects listed above students also have the option of a three new subjects:
- AiDA (Award in Digital Applications)
- Business Studies
- Expressive Arts
Sixth Form:
Key Stage 5 (16 - 18 years of age)
The Sixth Form curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure that it meets the needs of individual students, the demands of Higher Education and the requirements of future employers. Support is always available from a personal tutor who helps with setting targets, monitoring progress and pastoral care issues.
- AiDA (Award in Digital Applications)
- Applied Business
- Applied Information and Communication Technology
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Critical Thinking
- Design Technology
- English Literature
- Food Technology
- Further Mathematics
- General Studies
- Geography
- German
- Government and Politics
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Spanish
The Sixth Form Curriculum also includes:
- weekly tutorial sessions
- a varied and stimulating range of sporting and community service activities
- independent learning opportunities supported by a dedicated computer suite in the Sixth Form Centre and a well-stocked School Library