KS4 Curriculum

All students study the core subjects throughout Years 10 and 11.

These subjects are:

- GCSE English Language

- GCSE English Literature

- GCSE Mathematics

- GCSE Combined Science*

- GCSE Religious Studies

- BTEC Creative Media (IT)**

- Core PE (not examined)

- PSHE / Learning for Life (not examined)

*Students who choose triple science as one of their options will take a GCSE in all 3 of the sciences instead of the Combined Science GCSE.

**Students who choose the STEM package will study GCSE Computer Science instead of BTEC Creative Media.

In addition to the core curriculum above, students can choose 3 further options for Key Stage 4. We offer a broad range of courses, ranging from traditional GCSE subjects to vocational qualifications. As one of their options, all students must choose a humanities subject (History or Geography). Please, click on the links below for more information 

Options available at Key Stage 4 are:

Fine Art

Business Studies

Computer Science

Design & Technology

Drama

Enterprise & Marketing

Food Preparation & Nutrition

French

Geography

German

Graphic Design

Health and Social Care

History

Music

Performing Arts

Photography

Physical Education and Sports Science

Textiles Design

Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)

We provide lots of guidance for students, so that we offer as broad and balanced and ambitious a curriculum as possible. Please see the options booklet below for further details about EBacc, our STEM package and all of our courses.