RPE students begin their RPE learning journey by becoming aware of the complexity and fluidity of global religions and non-religions. We explore the key theme ‘What does it mean to be religious and to have a worldview?’, starting with a distinctive RPE learning model called ‘The Island’. 

With these strong foundations in place, we consider ‘How should we respond to discrimination and inequality?’. With carefully crafted schemes of learning and thoughtful teaching methods, we hope to create a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and a real thirst for knowledge and understanding of the subject. 

We then start a study of what makes an action good. Through an in-depth study of Utilitarianism, Christianity and Islam, we grapple with the key question ‘How do we live a good life?’, exploring moral philosophy and applied ethics. 

Our Key Stage 3 curriculum prepares our young people for further study at Key Stage 4, both for core lessons and GCSE AQA Religious Studies A.