Curriculum Structure

The below information details our curriculum structure at KS4, including the time allocation given to each subject. Further details of the curriculum content for each subject can be found on our school website, a link to year 10 is available here and year 11 here.

Core Subjects

English

Maths

Science

Core PE

Core Philosophy & Ethics

Time Allocation

8 hours a fortnight

7 hours a fortnight in y10, 8 in y11

10 hours a fortnight

4 hours a fortnight

1 hour a fortnight in y10

Outcomes

2 GCSEs graded 9-1 in English Language and English Literature

1 GCSE graded 9-1

2 GCSEs graded 9-1. All 3 sciences are studied and contribute to the two grades

This is a non-examined course focusing on students being active participants in sport.

This is a non-examined course that focuses on contemporary modern issues

All options subjects have 5 hours of lessons a fortnight in both y10 and y11. For triple science this is added onto the core science to give a total of 15 hours a fortnight of science. All students must choose at least one of the extended core options, and four options in total

Extended Core Subjects

Triple Science

Computer Science

Geography

History

French

German

Outcomes

3 separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics instead of 2 GCSEs as above

1 GCSE graded 9-1

Option subjects

Business Studies

Dance

Design Technology

Digital Photography

Drama

Engineering*

Fine Art

Health and Social Care*

Hospitality and Catering*

ICT*

Media

Music

PE

Philosophy and Ethics

Subjects with a * are GCSE equivalent vocational courses. The following table shows the equivalences between GCSE grades (both old A*-G and new 9-1) and Vocational Qualifications.