Key Stage 4
Curriculum Subject Allocation
Key Stage 4 is introduced in Year 10. Our options process is based on prior attainment, internal assessments, the interests, the abilities and aptitude of the students and they are supported at an individual level to help them choose the subjects that are right for them. All students can access all of the subjects on offer. We offer a wide range of GCSE and Vocational qualifications. All students study english, mathematics and science (many taking triple science). In addition, all students take part in timetabled physical education and PSHE lessons. Students in year 10 have additional lessons of RE during form time and an additional ‘short course’ lesson of RE.
| KEY STAGE 4 | LESSONS PER FORTNIGHT (Year 11) | LESSONS PER FORTNIGHT (Year 10) |
|---|---|---|
| English | 9 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 9 | 9 |
| Science | 9 | 9 |
| Physical Education | 2 | 2 |
| PSHE | 1 | 1 |
| RE | 1 |
| KEY STAGE 4 – Year 11 – Free Choice of 4 Subjects (5 hours per subject) from: | LESSONS PER FORTNIGHT (Total 20 overall) |
|---|---|
| GCSE – Art, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Psychology, Business Studies, Computer Science, French, Art & Textiles | |
| Vocational Qualifications – Travel and Tourism, Dance, Drama, Music, Health and Social Care, Engineering, Hospitality & Catering, Digitech |
| KEY STAGE 4 – Year 10 – Free Choice of 3 Subjects (6 hours per subject) from: | LESSONS PER FORTNIGHT (Total 18 overall) |
|---|---|
| GCSE – Art, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, French, Art & Textiles | |
| Vocational Qualifications – Dance, Drama, Music, Health and Social Care, Engineering, Hospitality & Catering, Digitech, Child Development |