Academic Subjects
Art and Design
Art is full of incredible highs, it’s exciting, rigorous, diverse and very rewarding! It is challenging too and just when you thought you knew what you were doing and what it’s all about, it stops you in your tracks!
Biology
Biologists are scientists who study the natural world and all the living things in it, from the largest mammals to the structure and function of DNA.
Business & Economics
Think about the new top you bought last week: what businesses made it possible for you to be wearing it right now?
Chemistry
Chemistry is a challenging subject which seeks to explain what goes on in the world around us.
Classical Civilisation
Students have the opportunity to study the language and literature of ancient Rome, reading authors such as Virgil, Ovid and Horace.
Computer Science
Computer Science is part of every aspect of our lives, from the cars we drive, to the movies we watch.
Design & Technology
Designing a product and seeing it as a 3D outcome is exciting. By studying Design and Technology, you’ll be able to build up your creativity, problem solving, planning, and evaluation skills.
Drama & Theatre Studies
Drama is an exciting, creative and challenging course which develops understanding of a wide range of issues and themes.
English
Literature has the power to cross cultures. Our pupils will have the opportunity to study contemporary and modern texts, texts from across the globe and texts which have had a significant influence on our English literary and cultural heritage.
Food Preparation & Nutrition
Now more than ever, there is a strong demand for fresh, tasty and healthy food. Our aim is to inspire students to think about where their food has come from as well as developing an understanding of what is required in a healthy diet.
Geography
Geography is a dynamic subject, which is unique in bridging both the social and natural sciences.
Mathematics
Maths is incredibly important in our lives. Without realising it, we use mathematical concepts, as well as the skills we learn from doing maths problems every day.
Music
Learning to play pieces of music on a new instrument can be a challenging, but achievable goal. Students who master even the smallest goal in music will be able to feel proud of their achievement.
Photography
Photography gives students the freedom to record their own view of the world around them in one click
Physical Education
We believe that all pupils who leave Luckley should have a good understanding of what it means to be healthy and what it means to lead a healthy active lifestyle.
Physics
Physics is the study of matter, energy, space and time and so deals with the behaviour of the smallest particles to the whole universe.
Politics
There has never been a more complicated time in British and International politics. Brexit and Covid have entirely shaken up the political status quo.
Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, and attempts to answer some of the questions that have plagued humans such as: What causes mental disorders? How does our brain work? What makes someone aggressive? Do children think the same way adults do?