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Setting structure Year 9
Subject Setting structure (where appropriate)
Maths 4 populations
4 sets in each, taught in ability groups.
Sets 1, 2 Higher (grades 4 – 9)
Sets 3, 4 Foundation (grades 1 – 5)
English 4 populations
4 sets in each as follows:
Set 1, grades 7/8/9
Set 2, grades 6/7/8
Set 3, 4 mixed ability, grades 1 – 6
Science 4 populations
4 populations
Set 1 is Separate Science
Set 2, 3 and 4 Combined Science where sets 3 and 4
only are mixed ability.
Setting structure Year 10
Subject Setting structure (where appropriate)
Maths 2 populations
9 sets in each, taught in ability groups.
Sets 1 – 5 Higher (grades 4 – 9)
Sets 6 – 9 Foundation (grades 1 – 5)
English 2 populations
9 sets in each as follows:
1, 5 and 9 : Set 1, grades 7/8/9
2 and 6: Set 2, grades 6/7/8
3, 4 and 7, 8 mixed ability, grades 1 – 6
Science 4 populations
Set 1 is Separate Science
Set 2, 3 and 4 are Combined Science in ability groups
Setting structure Year 11
Subject Setting structure (where appropriate)
Maths 2 populations
8 sets in each, taught in fine ability groups. is decided during
Sets 1 – 4 Higher (grades 4 – 9)
Sets 5 – 8 Foundation (grades 1 – 5)
English 2 populations
9 sets in each as follows:
1, 5 and 9 : Set 1, grades 7/8/9
2 and 6: Set 2, grades 6/7/8
3, 4 and 7, 8 mixed ability, grades 1 – 6
Science i population: 2 Separate, 2 Combined
v population: 2 Separate, 2 Combined
y population: 1 Separate, 3 Combined
z population: 2 Separates, 2 Combined
All groups are set based on ability.
Core subjects are given the flexibility to
set their classes in a way that best suits
the needs of their subject. Therefore,
Maths, English and Science have unique
Final tier of entry setting structures. All Option Choices are
is decided during taught in mixed ability sets.
Year 11
Personal Development and
Enrichment
CPShE
We passionately believe that College is
preparation for life and that of equal
importance to academic study is students’
Personal Development; the preparation for
the world of work, careers, health and
relationships to name but a few. We have a
CPSHE programme that is universal,
progressive and age appropriate, to meet the
needs of all. It develops students’ knowledge,
skills and personal characteristics to keep
them healthy and safe alongside preparing
them for life in modern Britain and the world
of work.
Our CPSHE curriculum, alongside
Final tier of entry character Education, supports academic
is decided during studies by helping students to develop skills
Year 11 such as teamwork, communication and
resilience which are crucial to navigating the
challenges and opportunities of the modern
world, and are increasingly valued by
employers.
Character Education is interwoven through all
lessons, particularly in CPSHE, and focuses
on students' values, attitudes and behaviours
to support their development and contribute
to their success both inside and outside of
College.
ENRIChMENT
Ivybridge learners are encouraged and
challenged through a wide range of
extra-curricular activities which cater for all
students’ individual needs and interests no
matter what their ability or age.
Final tier of entry All students are encouraged to participate in
at least ONE Extra Curricular Club a week.
Year 11 With a wide range of clubs running across
the College, there is something for everyone.