Key Stage 4 Curriculum

Key Stage 4 covers Years 10 and 11. Across this two year period, pupils will continue to access all aspects of the core curriculum.

These core subjects are:

• English (Language and Literature)
• Mathematics
• Science
• Physical Education

In addition, pupils study three other subjects that they have been guided into as part of the Year 9 options process.

In total, most Key Stage 4 pupils will access 8 GCSE qualifications or equivalents. This is because core Physical Education is a non-accredited programme of study. The 8 GCSE or equivalent qualifications are:

• English Language
• English Literature
• Mathematics
• Science (at least the value of x 2 GCSE)
• Option 1
• Option 2
• Option 3

Currently the option choices available to students comprise of:

• History
• Geography
• French
• Spanish
• Triple Science
• BTEC Sport
• BTEC Business Studies/Enterprise
• BTEC Creative and Media
• Art, Craft and Design
• Art
• Hospitality and Catering
• Music
• Drama