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 |
10 |
|
Mathematics |
8 |
8 |
|
Physical Education |
2 |
4 |
|
Science |
8 |
10 |
|
Religious Education (delivered through Personal Development)* |
||
|
Option 1 |
6 |
6 |
|
Option 2 |
6 |
6 |
|
Option 3 |
6 |
6 |
|
Option 4 |
6 |
N/A |
*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.