Our Curriculum

The Oldershaw Academy is an 11-19 co-educational comprehensive in Wallasey situated in the borough of Wirral. Oldershaw has a proud history of almost a hundred years of success and we believe in the very highest standards and expectations to provide a rich and challenging education for each and every pupil.

Our pupils’ care is central to a successful education at Oldershaw and to support this we actively develop partnerships with parents. We expect pupils & parents to share our mission for Nurturing Happiness and Academic Success and to adhere to our core values of Pride, Kindness & Resilience, ultimately contributing to our vision of Excellence Together.

All achievement is celebrated and high standards are achieved with the dedication and ability of our staff. We believe that education is a partnership between home and Academy that aims to fulfil the ambitions of our young people.

The Oldershaw educational programme;

• aims to enable students to achieve the highest academic standards
• links academic and pastoral strands in order to realise the full potential of each individual
• is available to all students and promotes equal opportunities in order to eradicate prejudice based on gender, race, disability or any other attribute
• includes elements of choice where possible to allow students can negotiate their own courses appropriate to their maturity, abilities and interest
• is broad, balanced and at an appropriate level, with coherent progression to the next step – A Levels, further training, apprenticeship or direct employment.
• is linked with the community and with Partner Primary Schools, local Secondary Schools and the Higher and Further Education sectors
• is under constant review in order to keep pace with the needs of students, the community and the demands of government initiatives

Below is a list of courses currently running at the Academy. If you require any further information about our curriculum or facilities, please do not hesitate to contact us, by calling the school office and we will be happy to assist you further.

For further course information please contact the subject leader.

Extra-Curricular Activities