KPI1: Topic Content
KPI1 Autumn/Spring 2025
Topic content for each year group and each subject is published below, alongside some useful external weblinks and resources. We also have a dedicated Year 11 revision and support webpage available here.
KPI1 assessment windows are as follows:
- Year 7: Monday 13th October to Friday 7th November 2025
- Year 8: Monday 5th January to Friday 16th January 2026
- Year 9: Monday 13th October to Friday 7th November 2025
- Year 10: Monday 2nd February to Friday 13th February 2026
- Year 11: Wednesday 5th November to Friday 21st November 2025
Year 7
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey; Ancient Greeks; The Epic of Gilgamesh |
The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize |
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Maths |
Number sense Adding and subtracting Multiplying and dividing Calculating with negatives Order of operations Expressions Substitution Solving equations Time Measures |
Revision tasks set on Sparx: https://sparxmaths.com/ |
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Science |
7.1 Energy 7.2 Forces 7.3 Discovery of the Atom |
Revision Tasks on Seneca |
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History |
History Basics Questions historians ask Chronology of Roman Empire Events of the Roman Empire Sources: observations and inferences Pax Romana Fall of Rome |
The Romans - KS3 History - BBC Bitesize Ancient Rome for Kids: The Fall of Rome (ducksters.com) 5 Reasons Rome Fell | Twinkl Wiki - Twinkl History basics (time periods, dates etc.) Historical chronology explained - History Skills |
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Geography |
Lines of Latitude and Longitude Earth’s Co-ordinate system The Earth’s Continents and Oceans Maps, Globes & Atlases |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zm38q6f/articles/zy38kty#zd93bqt |
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French |
Core sounds and language for greetings and managing routine exchanges for learning in the French classroom; simple descriptions and questions using "to be" and "to have"
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Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Art |
Mark Making |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Computing |
eSafety |
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Food & Nutrition |
Hazards, Risk & Equipment Basic Food Hygiene |
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Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on melody |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Performing Arts |
Performance Skills |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Physical Education |
Netball for the girls Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Philosophy of religion, including qualities of God and creation. Interpreting Genesis 1:1 Creation and Christianity Similarities/difference between Christians and their beliefs Interpreting scholarship |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Curriculum for Life |
Transition Be able to describe what is meant by the term mental health Social media and mental health Recognising and preventing bullying A balanced diet |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 8
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oliver Twist Rhetoric |
The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night’s Dream - plot summary - BBC Bitesize English KS2: Oliver Twist - Episode 1 - BBC Teach |
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Maths |
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Science |
8.1 Acids and Bases 8.2 Chemical Reactions 8.3 Energy |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) Revision Tasks on Seneca |
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History |
Basics Questions historians ask Chronology: Which event came first Historical knowledge (concepts/places/ideas) Sources: Observation and inference (Henry VIII and Elizabeth I) Tudor England Interpretations: Henry VIII |
The Tudors - KS3 History - BBC Bitesize
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Geography |
Linear and circular economies Sustainability and what it is How the Earth’s climate has changed over time |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/environmental-problems/ |
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French |
Core sounds and language for descriptions revisited, describing people and facts, using large numbers, the nominal group, and verbs "to be" and "to have" in the present tense - Cameo of Victor Hugo and Les Misérables. |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Art |
8.1 Text and Message |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Computing |
Components of IT Systems Networks |
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Food & Nutrition |
Energy & Energy Expenditure Intro to Macronutrients |
Food energy - Nutrition, digestion and excretion - KS3 Biology - BBC Bitesize Fat - Macronutrients – CCEA - GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA) Revision - BBC Bitesize
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Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on harmony |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Performing Arts |
Drama and Dance Skills and Techniques |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Physical Education |
· Netball for the girls · Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Judaism and the caracter of God – Khessed. Core concepts: Key figures/concepts/covenants Extended responses on Genealogy and Covenants Philosophy and recapping Y7 Extended responses on schoarlship centred on key figures in Judaism |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) God Loves You, But What Does That Mean? (According to the Bible) |
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Curriculum for Life |
Emotions Self esteem and confidence Worry Mindfulness examples Challenging appearance ideals |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 9
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Storytelling and The Odyssey A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oliver Twist Rhetoric Animal Farm Romantics and Revolutionary Poets The Gothic |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) The Odyssey by Geraldine McCaughrean - KS3 English - BBC Bitesize Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night’s Dream - plot summary - BBC Bitesize English KS2: Oliver Twist - Episode 1 - BBC Teach Who was Charles Dickens? - BBC Bitesize Analysing persuasive texts - BBC Bitesize Gothic literature guide for KS3 English students - BBC Bitesize |
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Maths |
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Science |
P1 Energy C1 Atomic Model |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) Revision tasks on Seneca |
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History |
Basics – across KS3 Chronology – across KS3 Historical Knowledge – naming historical events/ideas Source: Enlightenment (observations and inferences [industrial revolution and political revolutions]) Age of Revolutions: Changes to society. |
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Geography |
The importance of rivers and water Using rivers as a natural resource Rivers as a system The three courses of a river River landforms |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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French |
Core sounds review and language to speak about what I and others are like, do, enjoy and plan on doing, using opinion adjectives, and a range of core and modal verbs in the present tense. Dieppe festival, Senegal - Cameo of Malheurs de Sophie and Poil de Carotte. |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Art |
9.1 Surrealism and Juxtaposition |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Computing |
High Level Programming |
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Food & Nutrition |
Macronutrients and their functions |
Fat - Macronutrients – CCEA - GCSE Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA) Revision - BBC Bitesize |
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Music |
Musical terms · Rhythm · Pitch · Listening skills All with a focus on texture |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Performing Arts |
Devising Performance Theatre Styles |
Stimulus, initial response and ideas - Creating a portfolio or devising log - AQA - GCSE Drama Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize |
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Physical Education |
· Netball for the girls · Football for the boys
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Religious Studies |
Philosophy recaps from Y7/8 The Trinity and John 1:1 Atheism Judaism Islam Islamic scholarship Extended responses: significance of Abraham and Al Ghazali |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) The Buddha’s lifestory in art and practice – Buddhism Teaching Resources |
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Curriculum for Life |
Achieving Balance Coping strategies Unhelpful thoughts and self care Growth ad fixed mindset Media messages
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Keywords in reflection booklet |
Year 10
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
A Christmas Carol Language Paper 1 |
Language Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zk3dmbk/articles/zjcxywx |
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Maths |
Fractions & percentages Probability Indices Surds |
https://corbettmaths.com/contents/ https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.php
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Science |
P1 Energy C1 Atomic Structure B1 Cell Biology P3 Particle Model B2 Organisation C2 Structure and Bonding |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) Revision Tasks on Seneca |
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History |
Conflict and Tension |
The Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War One - BBC Bitesize |
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Geography |
Ecosystems – Food Webs & Chains Ecosystems – The Nutrient Cycle Ecosystems – Epping Forest Case Study Tropical Rainforests – Where are they and their characteristics Tropical Rainforests – Structure, plant and animal adaptations Tropical Rainforests – Amazon Rainforest Case Study Hot Desert Environments – Where are they and their characteristics Hot Desert Environments – Structure, plant and animal adaptations Hot Desert Environments – The Western Desert Case Study |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) https://www.internetgeography.net/aqa-gcse-geography/the-living-world/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zwh9j6f/revision/1 |
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French |
Module 1 Who am I? - talking about friends and family; making arrangements to go out; talking about life when you were younger; discussing role models
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Art |
Foundation Project – Natural Forms & Formal Elements |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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IMedia |
Revision on Pre-Production Documentation |
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Sport Studies |
R185 (Practical performance) |
Practical – attend afterschool clubs for the 2 chosen sports you are being assessed in |
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Health & Social Care |
Life stages, factors and life events |
Using CGP work booklets provided from lesson |
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Performing Arts |
The Curious Incident of the Night-Time |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Music |
Initial composition work |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Curriculum for Life |
Dealing with change Being kinds to ourselves Recognising our strengths Body image Comparisons |
Keywords in reflection booklet |
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Religious Studies |
Christian beliefs: The nature God including Trinity and problem of evil Creation Incarnation of Jesus Crucifixion, resurrection and ascension Salvation and atonement Afterlife Christian Practices: Worship and prayer The role and meaning of sacraments: Baptism and Eucharist Pilgrimage: Iona/Lourdes Festival: Christmas Easter Chruch in the local community, evangelism & Church growth The importance of the worldwide Church |
Creation - Key beliefs in Christianity - GCSE Religious Studies Revision - AQA - BBC Bitesize
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Statistics |
Basic Probability Bar charts Multiple bar charts Tally Charts Averages and range Pie charts Random sample Sampling terminology Statistical investigation cycle Scatter graph Venn diagram Probability tree diagram Hypothesis Data collection methods inc Questionnaires Variables in experiments Cumulative Frequency (Extension only) |
Knowledge organiser A revision list with the topics and corresponding Sparx codes will be provided for you in class. |
Year 11
We also have a dedicated support webpage for Year 11 including revision, mock and intervention timetables by clicking here.
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Subject |
Topics covered |
Website resources |
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English |
Power and Conflict Poetry Blood Brothers Language Paper 2: Viewpoints and Perspectives (Non Fiction) |
mr bruff anthology poetry - YouTube |
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Maths |
Full GCSE Specification |
https://corbettmaths.com/contents/ |
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Science |
Biology Paper 1 B1 Cell Biology B2 Organisation B3 Infection and Response B4 Bioenergetics
Chemistry Paper 1 C1 Atomic Structure C2 Structure and Bonding C3 Quantitative Chemistry C4 Chemical Changes C5 Energy Changes
Physics Paper 1 P1 Energy P2 Electricity P3 Particle Model P4 Atomic Structure
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https://app.senecalearning.com/ Malmesbury Education - YouTube Year 11 Revision: Combined Science (Double Award) H & F Tier. |
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History |
Conflict and Tension (All groups) Germany (All Groups) Elizabeth (All group) |
Germany - GCSE History - BBC Bitesize Elizabeth I - GCSE History - BBC Bitesize The Treaty of Versailles and the end of World War One - BBC Bitesize The causes of World War Two - World War Two and the Holocaust - KS3 History - homework help for year 7, 8 and 9. - BBC Bitesize |
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Geography |
Present topic: The Changing Economic World The Development Gap Measuring Development Causes of uneven development (Health & Wealth; Migration) Solving the Development Gap: Tourism; Fairtrade The Changing Economic World: Nigeria Political, Social & Economic Context Changing Industrial Structures The Impact of Transnational Corporations |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/what-does-world-development-look-like/ https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/what-are-development-indicators/ https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/why-is-the-human-development-index-important/ https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/strategies-for-reducing-the-development-gap/ https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/what-is-nigerias-wider-context/ https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/how-is-nigerias-economy-changing/ https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/what-is-the-role-of-transnational-companies-in-nigeria/ |
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French |
Current topic: At school - talking about your school and subjects; comparing school in UK and France; discussing healthy living; discussing vices; talking about a school exchange. Revision of all topics covered in year 10: Myself, family relationships, technology, holidays, town |
Knowledge Organisers |
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Enterprise and Marketing |
R097 - Enterprise and marketing concepts |
https://quizlet.com/gb/710197071/r067-self-quiz-flash-cards/ |
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IMedia |
Revision on Pre-Production Documentation |
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Sport Studies |
Topic Area 2 – Review your own skills performance, Suggest realistic ways to improve two skills in one of your selected activities and apply these suggestions practically over a meaningful number of sessions and measure any improvement achieved. |
Knowledge organisers
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Health & Social Care |
Pearson Set Assessment Health and Social Services and Values |
Using CGP work booklets
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Performing Arts |
Developing Skills and Techniques in Performance |
Knowledge Organisers |
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Music |
Diary of progress |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
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Art |
Comp 2 – Exam prep |
Knowledge organiser (available to download from the Student Learning Centre) |
