KJS Prospectus 2025-26

Art The Department aims to create an environment in which students gain a sense of achievement and are encouraged to become involved in the cultural life of both the school and community. We strongly believe that being skilled in art is not an inherited talent but gained through formative review and practice. The Art courses are structured to develop students’ understanding of the language of Art and Design through a range of disciplines such as drawing, printmaking, painting and ceramics. Homework is an important element of the retrieval practice process, providing the means for students to express their ideas and practice skills further. In addition to GCSE and A Levels in Art and Design under the Fine Art endorsement, the Department also offers as part of our broader curriculum GCSE Photography, GCSE Art Craft & Design and an A Level in Digital Photography. Often students are involved in extra curricular sessions at lunchtimes or after school including life drawing for sixth form students. Examination results for the department at GCSE and A Level are well above the national average, particularly in the higher grade performance. Many of our A Level students have in the past progressed either to a Foundation Course in Art or directly to university courses studying a variety of Art courses at degree level directly. At KJS we are very proud of our alumni of ex-students who currently occupy professions in the creative industries such as Landscape Designers, Architects, Model makers, Fine Artists, Product Designers (including a Lego designer), Interior Designers, Fashion & Textiles industries, Photographers and Film makers. The Department has a tradition of underpinning all practical work with a critical understanding of both European and World Art. At GCSE & A level we regularly visit galleries and museums. Sixth Form trips are organised to London, Liverpool, Paris, Amsterdam, Venice, Rome, Barcelona and New York. A large exhibition showcasing the work of GCSE and A Level Art and Photography is held every summer in the Chaloner Hall which is open to all. Business and Social Sciences The Business and Social Science Faculty is committed to providing quality academic and vocational courses that are appropriate to students’ future career choices and are relevant to everyday life. Emphasis is placed upon the students adopting responsibility for their work and active engagement through enterprise activities, investigations and external visits. We offer a range of subjects and courses within the Faculty. In Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11), students can choose to study GCSE Business (OCR) and GCSE Economics (AQA). In Key Stage 5, we offer a broad range of A-Level qualifications including A Levels in Business, Economics, Psychology and Sociology. These subjects open many pathways into further education, higher apprenticeships and employment opportunities. The subjects complement scientific, humanities, languages, and arts based studies as well as being fascinating in their own right. Outside the classroom students from any subject can get involved in our enterprise activities including our very popular, well-established and highly successful Young Enterprise programme. Students are given the opportunity to set up and run their own enterprise in competition with teams from across the region. Our students gain invaluable transferrable skills through managing and operating their own enterprise while also securing Young Enterprise Awards. Department Information

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