All pupils of a statutory school age study units of work that have been developed from the National Curriculum Programmes of Study. A full list of subjects by year and term can be found from our 'Curriculum Brochures'  page.

The core subjects have been identified as being; English, Mathematics and Science.

Foundation subject; Information Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music, P.E. and Design Technology are also studied at the appropriate levels. Personal, Social, Health Education is also studied by the pupils.

Religious Education
Religious Education is provided on a non-denominational basis in accordance with the 1988 Education Act. School follows the locally agreed syllabus provided by the S.A.C.R.E. The school recognises the right of parents who so wish, to withdraw their children under Section 9 of the Act and Section 25 of the 1944 Act from R.E. lessons. Appropriate provision will be made for those pupils who are so withdrawn.

Sex Education
Northcote School does not follow a formal course of Sex Education.

The present governors' policy on Sex Education is to be reviewed during 2007/2008. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of any sex education programme provided, except that which is required as part of National curriculum Science.