Curriculum
At Bodmin College, we use learning cycles to give structure to the school year. These cycles set out clear blocks of time for teaching, assessment and feedback, so that students, teachers and parents all know how learning is progressing and what the next steps are.
For further information about our curriculum, please contact Miss J Jenkin, Deputy Headteacher - jjenkin@bodmin.celtrust.org
Assessment
Please see below for key information regarding Assessments in Learning Cycle 2. These assessments take place in June 2026.
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Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
- The school year is divided into two learning cycles, each lasting around 18 weeks.
- Within each cycle, students are introduced to new content, practise and develop their understanding, and then complete assessments.
- Teachers then revisit and address any gaps or misconceptions to make sure learning is secure before moving forward.
Curriculum Overviews
Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11)
- Students prepare for their GCSEs through planned assessment points.
- This includes practice exams known as Walkthrough Mocks, followed by more formal Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs), which are sat across all schools in our Trust.
- These assessments help students become confident and prepared for their final exams
Our approach to Curriculum & Assessment
- The curriculum is carefully planned across the five to seven years a student is with us, so that knowledge builds in a logical order.
- Teachers follow the CELT Chronicles framework to ensure high-quality teaching that helps students know more and remember more over time.
- Parents and students are always informed in advance about what assessments are coming up and what they will cover.
- Assessments are consistent and fair, allowing us to track progress and give clear feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
- Students receive regular feedback, with opportunities to reflect on their work and act on advice to improve further.
This consistent structure means that every student at Bodmin College has a clear pathway through their learning, with regular checks on progress, and strong support to achieve their best.
Further Information
Year 9 Options 2026
This is an exciting time for your child as we begin the progression to Key Stage 4. In the recent and upcoming weeks, we have a number of planned opportunities to support our Year 9 students to learn about themselves, their strengths and how they will tailor their Key Stage 4 curriculum to help give them as many opportunities as possible in the future.
This KS4 Options Guide outlines the KS4 courses that your child will study and the courses that they will be able to choose.
Music Development Plan
Our Music Development Plan sets out how we will continue to strengthen and develop music across Bodmin College, ensuring that every student has opportunities to experience, enjoy and participate in high-quality musical learning.
The plan brings together our curriculum, instrumental tuition, ensembles, performances, enrichment opportunities and partnerships, helping us to build a coherent musical journey for students throughout their time at the College. It also identifies how we will widen participation, develop talent and create more opportunities for students to perform, collaborate and discover where music might take them.
Music is important to us because it contributes to far more than musical ability. It builds confidence, creativity, discipline, teamwork and a sense of belonging, while giving students powerful opportunities for self-expression and achievement. It is also integral to our values - Ambition, Integrity and Respect, and forms part of the AIR we breathe. Our Music Development Plan reflects our ambition for music to be a visible and valued part of College life, with opportunities that are inclusive, aspirational and accessible to all.