Curriculum at Key Stage Four

 

Key Stage 4 - Grammar (Year 10) and Syntax (Year 11)
The standard programme of study sees students taking courses leading to GCSE examination entry in ten subjects. All students follow courses in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Religious Studies.
Option choices for GCSE courses are made at the end of Rudiments. The GCSE curriculum is designed to provide flexibility in the choice of subjects for continued study. Full details of the courses are available in a GCSE options booklet.
Sciences may be studied to lead to the combined Dual Science Award at GCSE or as separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Students continue the study of a language by opting either for French or Spanish at GCSE. Alternatively, they may choose to study both languages. Competent linguists are also encouraged to continue with their study of Latin or German as off-timetable options.
Depending on the science and language choices made by students, there is the opportunity to choose a maximum of three subjects from Geography, History, Music, Art, Design Technology, Information Technology, Drama and Sports Studies to complete programmes of study at GCSE.
The curriculum in the GCSE years continues to provide substantial support for those with particular learning needs and those for whom English is not their first language with dedicated learning support and EAL classes as options.
All students take part in PE and Games and are able to become members of either the army or RAF sections of the combined cadet force (CCF).

Key Stage 4 - Grammar (Year 10) and Syntax (Year 11)

  • The standard programme of study sees students taking courses leading to GCSE examination entry in ten subjects. All students follow courses in the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Religious Studies.
  • Option choices for GCSE courses are made at the end of Rudiments. The GCSE curriculum is designed to provide flexibility in the choice of subjects for continued study. Full details of the courses are available in a GCSE options booklet.
  • Sciences may be studied to lead to the combined Dual Science Award at GCSE or as separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.Students continue the study of a language by opting either for French or Spanish at GCSE. Alternatively, they may choose to study both languages. Competent linguists are also encouraged to continue with their study of Latin or German as off-timetable options.
  • Depending on the science and language choices made by students, there is the opportunity to choose a maximum of three subjects from Geography, History, Music, Art, Design Technology, Information Technology, Drama and Sports Studies to complete programmes of study at GCSE.
  • The curriculum in the GCSE years continues to provide substantial support for those with particular learning needs and those for whom English is not their first language with dedicated learning support and EAL classes as options.
  • All students take part in PE and Games and are able to become members of either the army or RAF sections of the combined cadet force (CCF).