At Key Stage 4 all students study the core subjects listed below alongside four non-core option subjects that they select before the end of Year 9.
Core subjects:
English, Mathematics, Games, Science
Option subjects:
Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Construction (Level 1), BTEC Information Technology (Level 2), BTEC Business (Level 2), BTEC Health & Social Care (Level 2), BTEC Sport (Level 2), Drama, French, Spanish, Geography, History, Hospitality and Catering (Level 1/Level 2), Media Studies, Music, Graphics, Physical Education (GCSE), Design & Technology, Psychology.
Subject / Allocation of lessons per fortnight
Year 10
Year 11
English
8
Mathematics
Physical Education
2
Science
Religious Education (delivered through Personal Development)*
Option 1
6
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
*PSHE is delivered through Personal Development lessons on a fortnightly rotation.
The groups for Maths and Science are set based on current attainment levels. All other subjects have mixed ability groups.