Mathematics
Our aim is to ensure that every student has access to high-quality teaching and learning in mathematics. We provide an inclusive learning environment where SEND students receive tailored support, including scaffolding, visual aids, and targeted interventions, to enable full access to the curriculum.
History
The history curriculum is designed to create well rounded citizens who are able to make informed, moral decisions about their role in the community and understand how their actions and choices impact on the history of our nation.
Geography
We want every Burton Borough student to be able to “go out into the world as a thoughtful citizen, understand what is going on and understand how you can choose to make a difference in our ever-changing world.” As Michael Palin, past president of the RGS stated, ‘Geography illuminates the past, explains the present and […]
English
“The essence of the independent mind lies not in what it thinks, but in how it thinks.” — Christopher Hitchens, Author and Journalist At Burton Borough School, our students follow a personalised and challenging curriculum, rich in variety and rooted in our core values: Ambitious, Proud, Caring. Our curriculum aims to at equipping every student […]
Design Technology
At Burton Borough School, our KS3 Design & Technology curriculum is crafted to ignite creativity, foster innovation, and build practical skills through a diverse range of design-and-make projects. Pupils explore textiles, product design, graphics, and resistant materials while developing a deep understanding of sustainability, cultural awareness, and technical processes.
Art and Photography
At Key Stage 3, our Art and Design curriculum is designed to inspire, engage, and challenge students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent, and create their own works of art. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, we aim to foster creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation of the visual world. “Creativity […]