---
title: "Key Stage 3"
url: "https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3"
school: "Fortis Academy"
---

# Key Stage 3

Our Key Stage 3 curriculum further strengthens the foundations built at Primary School.  We want our students to strive towards achievement and develop a love of learning.

At Key Stage 3, learners are divided into two equal bands. Groups within these bands may be set on ability or be mixed ability in nature.

| **Subject** | **Number of Hours Per Week** |
|---|---|
| English | 4 (one of which is dedicated to reading improvement) |
| Maths | 4 |
| Science | 3 |
| German | 2 |
| Geography | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Religious Studies | 1 |
| PE | 2 |
| Art | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
| Dance / Drama | 1 |
| Technology | 1 |
| Personal Development | 1 |

### Curriculum

- [Our Curriculum](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum)
- [Our Faculties](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/subjects)
- [Key Stage 3](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3)
- [Key Stage 4](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4)
- [Key Stage 5](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-5)
- [Year 9 Progression Pathways](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/year-9-options)
- [Enrichment and Personal Development](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/personal-development)
- [Digital Strategy](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/digital-strategy)
- [Careers](https://www.fortisacademy.org.uk/curriculum/careers)

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