The curriculum delivered at USH is:

Broad: We introduce students to a wide range of experiences, knowledge and skills which are principally based on the English Baccalaureate subjects; a suite of tradional subjects which perform very favourably compared to the national average, and a route which almost all students are expected to take. We place an equal emphasis on the creative arts, languages and humanities and our students thrive in these areas.

Balanced: Our curriculum is organised so as to ensure each specialism (or subject) has sufficient time to make its unique contribution to the educational development of every student. It values their intellectual, physical, emotional, social, scientific and aesthetic development.

Relevant: Our curriculum addresses contemporary issues as well as the ‘big ideas’ that have shaped the world we now know. All aspects of the curriculum are taught in such a way as to link with students' particular experiences and to enhance their contribution to their school and to society. Students are encouraged to make connections between subjects and to shape their aspirations for careers in later life. USH believes in igniting students' talent and sense of discovery and will not artificially influence them into particular ‘job' pathways when they graduate to college. We aim to create learners who think for themselves in order to become successful and autonomous young adults.

Adapted: Assessment, planning and delivery of learning considers the abilities and aptitudes of our students so each of the five years builds progressively on the last. Our curriculum is secular and inclusive and it is designed to ensure all students achieve well. Our more-able students typically progress to the top 20% of the country.

USH promotes the British values of democracy; the rule of law; individual liberty; mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith.