Introduction
Knole Academy aims to develop individuals who are:
Knowledgeable
Nurturing
Open minded
Locally and globally focused
Excellence driven
As IB learners we strive to be:
- Inquirers
- Knowledgeable
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-minded
- Caring
- Risk-takers
- Balanced
- Reflective
Statement of Intent
At Knole Academy, our fundamental purpose is to:
- Ensure that all learners achieve the highest standards in everything they do.
- Instil a love of learning so all students make good progress and achieve excellence.
- Develop confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.
- Grow responsible citizens who can make a positive contribution to the global society.
Statement of Implementation
To achieve these outcomes, it is essential that the curriculum:
- Creates a culture that challenges all learners, through aspiration and high achievement, to be the best they can be.
- Allows everyone to experience success within a broad and balanced programme.
- Raises standards of attainment.
- It is appropriate and relevant to our students now and prepares them for their future.
We regard all students as intelligent individuals and look to foster knowledgeable, inquiring minds. We believe all students can exceed their expectations, regardless of their prior attainment and experience. From Key stage 3 through to the end of Key Stage 5 our pursuit is to develop students who are curious, resourceful, imaginative, thoughtful and independent. We unapologetically set high standards and set our students on a learning journey leading to self-determination and self-discovery. With good teaching, students will acquire knowledge and, with guidance, will learn how to think about, apply and evaluate their knowledge.
Our teaching staff are continually engaged in improving their own knowledge, fully aware that the world is a rapidly changing place where students are required to adapt at every corner. We embrace educational research and look to deliver a range of teaching and learning strategies that encourage, stimulate and develop each and every student.
Statement of Impact
Therefore, we ensure that:
- Students can make accelerated progress over the 7 years of their time at the academy.
- Additional time is given to English and Mathematics to ensure students have the essential skills needed for life and to access the full curriculum.
- Targeted support and additional challenges enable all students to make at least national rates of progress.
- Additional time is available for sports, arts, interventions and master classes through an embedded co-curricular programme.
We expect from students:
- A commitment to work hard and to be aspirational.
- Self-reliance, resilience and responsibility for their learning.
- Respect and tolerance for all members of the academy community and beyond.
If you require any further information about our curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact the school office who will put you in contact with the relevant subject leader.