Key Stage 4 Curriculum

The curriculum at Key Stage 4 consists of a mixture of Core Subjects and Option Subjects. Students will be able to choose some subjects according to their strengths and interests. They will be guided through their choices by subject teachers, form tutors and other staff to ensure that their choices are appropriate. When making choices students must balance their skills and learning styles in order to keep options open for later life, such as choosing college or ‘A level’ courses.

Core Subjects

All students are taught a core programme of subjects. These are the subjects and skills that are statutory for all children aged 14-16, with the addition of English Literature, which we feel is important too, and is studied by all students.

Core subjects comprises of the following:

English

English Literature

Mathematics

Combined Science (double award)

Religious Education

Physical Education (non-examination).

Option Subjects

In addition to core subjects, students select three additional subjects. We want all students to be committed to their subjects and so we allow them to choose these additional subjects from a range of areas. We make every effort to ensure that students study the course they opt for.

Option subjects comprise of the following:

Business

Information Technology

GCSE PE

Geography

History

Art & Photography

Product Design

Hospitality & Catering

Health and Social Care

Sociology

Music

French 

Please see the subjects page for more information about the courses for each subject